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A client recently referred another parent to CMA, and the new parent was very specific about the tutor he wanted for his child.

Why?

Because the referring parent could not stop talking about how good the tutor was and the impact he had made.

What makes this story even more interesting is that the tutor being requested is our CMA GCSE Student of the Year for 2025.

The parent had no idea.

He also did not know that this same tutor was once a student who had been under the tutelage, guidance, and mentorship of CMA tutors for over three years.

One of the benefits of becoming a CMA Star Student is the opportunity to mentor and teach younger students under our supervision. It allows our outstanding students to develop leadership, communication, and teaching skills while inspiring others to achieve excellence.

Moments like this remind us why we do what we do.

At CMA, we do not just teach students to pass examinations. We nurture confidence, discipline, leadership, and excellence.

Sometimes, the students we train become the very people others begin to recommend and request by name.

That is the power of consistent teaching, mentoring, and believing in young people.

© Mbielu Anurika C
Founder, CMA

PS: The Image is that of CMA's founder in her twenties.

One of the reasons students lose marks in Mathematics is because they get used to seeing certain answers and stop thinking about what the question is actually asking.

For example:

x² = 64

Many students write:

x = 8

and move on.

Unfortunately, that answer is incomplete.

Why?

Because both:

8 × 8 = 64

and

-8 × -8 = 64

Therefore:

x = ±8

is the complete answer.

Now compare that with this:

A circle has an area of 64π cm². Find the radius.

Again, we get:

r² = 64

Mathematically:

r = ±8

But this time, r represents a radius, and a radius is a length. Lengths cannot be negative.

Therefore:

r = 8 cm only.

The lesson here is simple:

Mathematics is not just about carrying out calculations. It is also about understanding what the question is asking.

When you arrive at a square root answer, don't automatically write the positive value because that is what you are used to seeing.

Pause and ask yourself:

“Am I solving for a number, or am I finding a measurement?”

At Coach Masters Arena, we train students to pay attention to these small details because they are often the difference between scoring 75% and scoring 95%.

Many examination marks are not lost because students do not know the Mathematics; they are lost because students fail to interpret the Mathematics correctly.


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🎓 CMA CGSE Student of the Year Award 2025/2026 – Another Opportunity!

Are you a dedicated CMA CGSE student with outstanding academic performance?

Here’s your chance to shine!

Applications are now open for the CMA CGSE Student of the Year Award 2025/2026. This award recognizes excellence, commitment, and contribution to the student community.

Eligibility:

· Currently enrolled in the CMA CGSE program for atleast a year

· Strong academic record under the CMA scheme

How to Apply: See criteria in the flyer below

Don’t miss this opportunity to be celebrated for your hard work and dedication!

DM - Anurika Chioma Mbielu for more information