STEP (Sixth Term Examination Paper) tutoring prepares students for the Cambridge admissions exam required for Mathematics and some related courses at Cambridge and a small number of other universities. STEP exams (STEP 2 and STEP 3) test problem-solving ability and mathematical maturity well beyond A-Level Maths.
STEP questions require students to construct elegant mathematical arguments from scratch, often combining techniques across different areas of A-Level Maths in unexpected ways, the style of thinking is fundamentally different from standard A-Level examination and requires dedicated practice with an experienced tutor.
Online tutoring is now the most popular format for private tuition in the UK. Sessions take place via video call with a shared digital whiteboard, tools like Bramble, BitPaper and Google Meet with screen sharing replicate the in-person experience closely. The primary advantage is access: instead of being limited to tutors within driving distance, families can choose from every qualified specialist in the country. For subjects where availability is limited locally, UCAT preparation, Further Maths, Mandarin, Film Studies, online tutoring is often the only practical option. Research published by the Education Endowment Foundation confirms that online tutoring produces equivalent learning gains to face-to-face sessions when the tutor is experienced and the technology is reliable.