Class details
Mathematics
Grade 7
Who?
Students aged about 12-13 years. Students should have completed a primary school maths course up to Grade 6.
What?
The Grade 7 maths course builds on previous primary school work and lays a firm foundation for high school maths. Topics covered in the course include working with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, working with rational numbers as ratios, rates and proportions, percents, and measurement. There is also an introduction to geometry, area and volume, probability and statistics, integers, algebra, relations and functions and logic and set theory - all important topics at IG and AS Level.
Students who work through this course will be a good place to proceed with higher level maths as they will have plenty of time to to get to grips with mathematical concepts and master the important mathematical skills.
At this level we find that students need almost daily input and practice so we offer four shorter lessons per week rather than just one or two longer ones. It may not be feasible for students to attend in person every day so the primary mode of delivery is online. However, students are more than welcome to come in to our centre in Rietfontein for any or all of the lessons.
Tutor
The tutor for this course is Vehlia Button.
There is one class for this course:
Grade 7 Maths (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2026 to December 2026
Lesson times: Tuesday to Friday 09:15-10:00
Fees: R1,390 per month over 12 months
The text book for this course is Fundamentals of Math (3rd edition), published by Bob Jones University Press (ISBN 978-1-62856-850-9).
The book can be purchased through Imago Education, but we do also offer the option to rent the book. (Order link here.)
Each student must have the following items:
- Pen, pencil, ruler
- Hardcover A4 exercise book, feint with margin (thickest possible)
- Maths set, especially the compass and protractor
Pre-IG Year 1 (Grade 8)
Who?
Students aged about 14 years, and who have completed a primary school maths course.
What?
The Pre-IG maths course revises many of the concepts covered in primary school, including topics like fractions, exponents, factorisation of numbers, etc. It also gives students an introduction to algebra so that they have plenty of time to get to grips with the concepts of algebra that are so essential for IG and AS Level maths.
At this level we find that students need almost daily input and practice so we offer four shorter lessons per week rather than just one or two longer ones. It may not be feasible for students to attend in person every day so the primary mode of delivery is online. However, students are more than welcome to come in to our centre in Rietfontein for any or all of the lessons.
Tutor
The tutor for this course is Vehlia Button.
There is one class for this course:
Pre-IG 1 Maths 26a-26b (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2026 to December 2026
Lesson times: Tuesday to Friday 08h30–09h15
Fees: R1,390 per month over 12 months
The text book for this course is Pre-Algebra (3rd edition), published by Bob Jones University Press (ISBN 978-1-64626-010-2).
The book can be purchased through Imago Education, but we do also offer the option to rent the book. (Order link here.)
Each student must have the following items:
- Pen, pencil, ruler
- Hardcover A4 exercise book, feint with margin (thickest possible)
- Maths set, especially the compass and protractor
- Scientific calculator: although any scientific calculator with a proper algebraic display is adequate for this course, explanations in class will be based on the Sharp EL-W535SA (obtainable at takealot.com).
Pre-IG Year 2 (Grade 9)
Who?
Students aged about 15 years, and who have completed the equivalent of a Grade 8 maths course. For comparison, see our Pre-IG course above.
What?
The IG Year 1 maths course builds on the work done in Pre-IG. The basic concepts of Algebra are taught carefully and systematically, with plenty of opportunity for students to practise and master the skills. Towards the end of the year, students will move on to the IG text book, and will cover the first eight chapters of that book. This will give them an excellent foundation the IG Year 2 course.
As is the case for the Pre-IG maths course, we offer four shorter lessons per week rather than just one or two longer ones. The primary mode of delivery is online, but students are more than welcome to come in to our centre in Rietfontein for any or all of the lessons.
Tutor
The tutor for this course is Vehlia Button.
There is one class for this course:
Pre-IG 2 Maths 26a-26b (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2026 to December 2026
Lesson times: Tuesday to Friday, 07h45-08h30
Fees: R1,390 per month over 12 months
The text books for this course are:
Algebra 1 (4th edition), published by Bob Jones University Press (ISBN 978-1-64626-490-2).
Core and Extended Mathematics for Cambridge IGTM: Coursebook (Third edition) by Karen Morrison & Nick Hamshaw, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781009343671).
The second book is only required from about September, so there is no need to purchase it until then.
The books can be purchased through Imago Education, but we do also offer the option of renting the Algebra 1 book. (Order link here.)
Each student must have the following items:
- Pen, pencil, ruler
- Hardcover A4 exercise book, feint with margin (thickest possible)
- Maths set, especially the compass and protractor
- Scientific calculator: although any scientific calculator with a proper algebraic display is adequate for this course, explanations in class will be based on the Sharp EL-W535SA (obtainable at takealot.com).
IG: 18-month programme
Who?
Students aged about 16 years, and who have completed the equivalent of a good Grade 9 maths course. (See our IG Year 1 course for comparison, although it will not be assumed that students entering the IG Year 2 course in 2025 will have done any work in the IG text book itself.)
What?
The Cambridge IG maths course provides an extensive overview of most of the basic maths concepts and skills. For students who do not plan to follow a mathematical or scientific direction in their future studies, the IG maths course provides a good grounding in mathematical skills that are useful for everyday life in the modern world. The course also provides an excellent foundation for students who are going to continue their mathematical studies.
Due to the extensive coverage of the course, and the need to give students a thorough grounding in the key concepts and skills, our IG course runs over eighteen months (three semesters) with two lessons per week totalling two-and-a-half hours.
This course covers all 24 chapters of the Cambridge University Press IG maths text book.
Lessons include careful, graduated explanations of new concepts to help the students to build their knowledge securely. The course also includes revision, tests, and increasing exposure to actual exam questions.
Classes are presented in Rietfontein, Pretoria, but may also be taken online.
Exam preparation
The last semester of the course (until exams are written) will be spent on focussed exam preparation. During this period we make extensive use of past exam papers so that students can develop their skills to the required level of mastery. Time is also spent summarising and revising important topics where necessary.
New students who have completed the curriculum may also join this class for exam preparation during the last semester. (See under "Class details" for Exam prep class.)
Tutor
The tutor for this course is Bruce Button.
Currently we are offering the following classes for IG Maths:
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2026 to June 2026
Exam date: May-June 2026
Lesson times: Wednesday 08h00–09h25, Friday 08h00–09h00
Fees: R 750 per month over 6 months
IG Maths 26a-27a (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2026 to June 2027
Exam date: May-June 2025
Lesson times: Tuesday 08h00–09h25, Friday 10h15–11h15
Fees: R 1,260 per month over 18 months
The text book for this course is Core and Extended Mathematics for Cambridge IGTM: Coursebook (Third edition) by Karen Morrison & Nick Hamshaw, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781009343671).
The text book can be ordered from us using this link.
All students will need the following stationery:
- Lever arch file with 24 divisions (one for each chapter of the text book) plus one division for tests.
- Ring file for current work. This file is not essential for students who only attend online, but is important for students who attend in person. The ring file can be used to store the current month's work in a few subjects (e.g. Maths, Physics, Chemistry) so that students have all their current work with them in class without having to carry three lever arch files around.
- Maths set, especially the compass and protractor. Make sure that the compass is not a flimsy one and that it holds the pencil firmly.
- Scientific calculator: although any scientific calculator with a proper algebraic display is adequate for this course, explanations in class will be based on the Sharp EL-W535SA (obtainable at takealot.com).
AS Level: 12-month programme
Please see this article for information on the various AS and A Level Maths modules.
Who?
Students who have mastered the concepts of the IG Maths course. Students entering AS Level Maths should ideally have written the IG examination and should have obtained at least a C. Students who have not written the IG examination but can, nevertheless, demonstrate their competence on the IG Maths syllabus may also register for this course.
What?
This course consists of two modules taken in parallel: either Pure maths 1 and Statistics 1, or Pure maths 1 and Mechanics.
This course is based on the Cambridge University Press text books. Lessons involve detailed, systematic explanations of the various concepts and skills, and provide students with the opportunity of interacting, asking questions and discussing the material. Attention is given to the needs of each student.
Homework is prescribed each week and students have the opportunity of discussing questions arising from the homework at the next lesson.
Students also write tests from time to time to provide an opportunity of measuring their progress.
Since this is a 12 month course we do need to move at a fairly rapid pace. Each week we cover two (Statistics 1, Mechanics) or three (Pure maths 1) sections from the text book and the homework is based on the work covered in class.
At least six weeks will be allocated at the end of the course for revision and exam practice.
Tutor
The tutor for this course is Bruce Button.
The tutor for all these classes is Bruce Button.
Pure maths 1 26a-26b (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2026 to December 2026
Exam date: October-November 2026
Lesson times: Thursday 11h05–12h35
Fees: R890 per month over 12 months
Mechanics 26a-26b (R+O)
Module: Mechanics
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2026 to December 2026
Exam date: October-November 2026
Lesson times: Friday 11h25–12h25
Fees: R680 per month over 12 months
Statistics 1 26a-26b (R+O)
Module: Statistics 1
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2026 to December 2026
Exam date: October-November 2026
Lesson times: Friday 14h15–15h15
Fees: R680 per month over 12 months
The text books for these courses are:
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Pure Mathematics 1 Coursebook, by Julian Gilbey & Sue Pemberton, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108407144).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Mechanics Coursebook, by Jan Dangerfield, Stuart Haring & Julian Gilbey, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108407267).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Probability & Statistics 1 Coursebook, by Dean Chalmers & Julian Gilbey, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108407304).
The worked solutions manuals are also highly recommended. They will enable you to check your work step by step, and will go a long way to helping you correct misconceptions you may have about the homework exercises. Their details are:
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Pure Mathematics 1 Worked Solutions Manual, by Muriel James, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108613057).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Mechanics Worked Solutions Manual, by Nick Hamshaw & Elaine Dorsett, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108758925).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Probability & Statistics 1 Worked Solutions Manual, by Dean Chalmers, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108613095).
The text books can be ordered from us using this link.
All students will need the following stationery:
- Lever arch file for each module with 9 divisions for Pure maths 1, 9 divisions for Mechanics and 8 divisions for Statistics 1 (one for each chapter of the text book) plus one division for tests. Further divisions can be added as the course progresses.
- Ring file for current work. This file is not essential for students who only attend online, but is important for students who attend in person. The ring file can be used to store the current month's work in a few subjects (e.g. Maths, Physics, Chemistry) so that students have all their current work with them in class without having to carry three or four lever arch files around.
- Scientific calculator: any scientific calculator with a proper algebraic display is adequate for this course; our recommendation is the Sharp EL-W535SA (obtainable at takealot.com).
AS Level: 18-month programme
Please see this article for information on the various AS and A Level Maths modules.
Who?
Students who have mastered the concepts of the IG Maths course. Students entering AS Level Maths should ideally have written the IG examination and should have obtained at least a C. Students who have not written the IG examination but can, nevertheless, demonstrate their competence on the IG Maths syllabus may also register for this course.
What?
This course offers three options: Pure maths 1 and Statistics 1, Pure maths 1 and Mechanics, and Pure maths 1 and Pure maths 2. For the first two options the two modules are taken in parallel. For the third option, Pure maths 2 is started one semester after Pure maths 1 and runs for two semesters. This allows students to make progress in Pure maths 1 before starting with Pure maths 2.
The course is based on the Cambridge University Press text books. Lessons involve detailed, systematic explanations of the various concepts and skills, and provide students with the opportunity of interacting, asking questions and discussing the material. Attention is given to the needs of each student.
Homework is prescribed each week and students have the opportunity of discussing questions arising from the homework at the next lesson.
Students also write tests from time to time to provide an opportunity of measuring their progress.
Since this is an 18 month course we have time to move more slowly through the curriculum, allowing extra time for discussion and for dealing with particular questions students may have.
There will be plenty of time at the end of the course for exam preparation and past-paper practice.
Tutor
The tutor for this course is Bruce Button.
Pure maths 1 25b-26b (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: July 2025 to November 2026
Exam date: October-November 2026
Lesson times: Thursday 09h35 –11h00
Fees: R790 per month over 18 months
First lesson: Thursday 24 July 2025
Mechanics 25b-26b (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: July 2025 to November 2026
Exam date: October-November 2026
Lesson times: Friday 10h05–11h05
Fees: R590 per month over 18 months
Statistics 1 25b-26b (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: July 2025 to November 2026
Exam date: October-November 2026
Lesson times: Thursday 12h40-13h40
Fees: R590 per month over 18 months
Pure maths 2 26a-26b (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2026 to November 2026
Exam date: October-November 2026
Lesson times: Friday 12h35-14h05
Fees: R790 per month over 12 months
The text books for these courses are:
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Pure Mathematics 1 Coursebook, by Julian Gilbey & Sue Pemberton, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108407144).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Pure mathematics 2 & 3 coursebook, by Sue Pemberton & Julianne Hughes, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108562911).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Mechanics Coursebook, by Jan Dangerfield, Stuart Haring & Julian Gilbey, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108407267).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Probability & Statistics 1 Coursebook, by Dean Chalmers & Julian Gilbey, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108407304).
The worked solutions manuals are also highly recommended. They will enable you to check your work step by step, and will go a long way to helping you correct misconceptions you may have about the homework exercises. Their details are:
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Pure Mathematics 1 Worked Solutions Manual, by Muriel James, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108613057).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Pure Mathematics 2 & 3 worked solutions manual, by Nick Hamshaw, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108758901).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Mechanics Worked Solutions Manual, by Nick Hamshaw & Elaine Dorsett, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108758925).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Probability & Statistics 1 Worked Solutions Manual, by Dean Chalmers, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108613095).
The text books can be ordered from us using this link.
All students will need the following stationery:
- Lever arch file for each module with 9 divisions for Pure maths 1, 6 divisions for Pure maths 2, 9 divisions for Mechanics and 8 divisions for Statistics 1 (one for each chapter of the text book) plus one division for tests. Further divisions can be added as the course progresses.
- Ring file for current work. This file is not essential for students who only attend online, but is important for students who attend in person. The ring file can be used to store the current month's work in a few subjects (e.g. Maths, Physics, Chemistry) so that students have all their current work with them in class without having to carry three or four lever arch files around.
- Scientific calculator: any scientific calculator with a proper algebraic display is adequate for this course; our recommendation is the Sharp EL-W535SA (obtainable at takealot.com).
A Level: 12-month programme
Please see this article for information on the various AS and A Level Maths modules.
Who?
Students who have completed their AS Level Maths, including Pure maths 1 and Mechanics.
What?
This course consists of two modules: either Pure maths 3 and Mechanics, or Pure maths 3 and Statistics 1. The two modules are taken in parallel and are completed within a 12-month period so as to ensure that the A2 portion of the A Level programme is completed within 13 months of the AS Level exams (as per the Cambridge requirements).
This course is based on the Cambridge University Press text books. Lessons involve detailed, systematic explanations of the various concepts and skills and provide students with the opportunity of interacting, asking questions and discussing the material. Attention is given to the needs of each student.
Homework is prescribed each week and students have the opportunity of discussing questions arising from the homework at the next lesson.
Students also write tests from time to time to provide an opportunity of measuring their progress.
Since this is a 12 month course we do need to move at a fairly rapid pace. Each week we cover two (Statistics 1) or three (Pure maths 3) sections from the text book and the homework is based on the work covered in class.
At least six weeks will be allocated at the end of the course for revision and exam practice.
Tutor
The tutor for this course is Bruce Button.
Pure maths 3 26a-26b (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January to December 2026
Exam date: October-November 2026
Lesson times: Friday 12h35–14h05
Fees: R950 per month over 12 months
Mechanics 26a-26b (R+O)
Module: Mechanics
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January 2026 to December 2026
Exam date: October-November 2026
Lesson times: Friday 11h25–12h25
Fees: R680 per month over 12 months
Statistics 1 26a-26b (R+O)
Venue: Rietfontein and online
Course duration: January to December 2026
Exam date: October-November 2026
Lesson times: Friday 14h15–15h15
Fees: R680 per month over 12 months
The text books for these courses are:
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Pure mathematics 2 & 3 coursebook, by Sue Pemberton & Julianne Hughes, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108562911).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Mechanics Coursebook, by Jan Dangerfield, Stuart Haring & Julian Gilbey, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108407267).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Probability & statistics 1 coursebook, by Dean Chalmers & Julian Gilbey, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108407304).
The worked solutions manuals are also highly recommended. They will enable you to check your work step by step, and will go a long way to helping you correct misconceptions you may have about the homework exercises. Their details are:
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Pure Mathematics 2 & 3 worked solutions manual, by Nick Hamshaw, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108758901).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Mechanics Worked Solutions Manual, by Nick Hamshaw & Elaine Dorsett, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108758925).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics Probability & Statistics 1 worked solutions manual, by Dean Chalmers, published by Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781108613095).
The text books can be ordered from us using this link.
All students will need the following stationery:
- Lever arch file for each module with 11 divisions for Pure maths 3, 9 divisions for Mechanics and 8 divisions for Statistics 1 (one for each chapter of the text book) plus one division for tests. Further divisions can be added as the course progresses.
- Ring file for current work. This file is not essential for students who only attend online, but is important for students who attend in person. The ring file can be used to store the current month's work in a few subjects (e.g. Maths, Physics, Chemistry) so that students have all their current work with them in class without having to carry three or four lever arch files around.
- Scientific calculator: a scientific calculator with a proper algebraic display; our recommendation for a basic option is the Sharp EL-W535SA (obtainable at takealot.com). Possibilities for more advanced calculators will be discussed during the course.