Small Gaps Compound
A student can appear to understand today's lesson while still carrying weak foundations from earlier topics. Those small gaps become expensive when questions combine several ideas.
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Maths Support
Your Child Is Capable at Maths. Their Marks Should Show It.
When capable Pearson Edexcel IGCSE students keep losing marks, the problem is often deeper than the current chapter. Hidden foundational gaps, weak exam habits or uncertain problem-solving can stop their real ability from appearing on the paper.
Engineer Indika Herath identifies where the Maths system is breaking down, repairs the missing foundations, then builds forward toward independent Pearson Edexcel IGCSE problem-solving and exam performance.
Physical classes in Kandy | Online teaching available | Pearson Edexcel IGCSE groups limited to 6 students
Engineer Indika Herath
Mathematics Teacher, Mechanical Engineer, and Postgraduate Diploma Holder with more than 20 years of teaching experience.
- Primary focus
- Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
- Location
- Kandy & online
- Format
- Individual pace, max 6
- Fee
- Rs. 2,000 per 2-hour class
Mechanical EngineerIEng, MIET (UK)PGDBA, University of Peradeniya20+ years teaching
For the parent thinking this does not add up
Capable Student. Disappointing Maths Results.
This support is built for the student who is not incapable, careless by nature or simply "bad at Maths". The concern is more specific: the child's marks are not showing the ability the parent and teacher can see.
- They understand when someone explains it, but the exam mark is still disappointing.
- They used to get better Maths marks and the drop does not make sense.
- They study, but keep losing marks through avoidable mistakes or incomplete working.
- They can solve a question later, but not when it appears in a different exam style.
- You suspect there are gaps from earlier years that nobody has properly repaired.
Why more practice alone may not solve it
The Lost Marks Usually Have a Pattern
When the root cause is missed, students can keep doing more questions while repeating the same invisible weakness.
Recognition Is Not Independence
Understanding a worked example is different from recognising the right method in an unfamiliar Pearson Edexcel IGCSE question.
Marks Need Exam Habits
Method marks, complete working, timing, checking and careful interpretation all affect whether understanding becomes visible on the paper.
Teaching philosophy
Find the Gap. Repair It. Build Forward Again.
You cannot build the best possible castle on a weak foundation. Maths works the same way. A student may be sitting in a current IGCSE topic, but the reason they are losing marks may sit in earlier algebra, fractions, geometry, number work or question interpretation. The lesson goes back only as far as needed, repairs the weak foundation, then returns to exam-level work with better control.
Engineer's Maths Recovery Method
A Coherent System After the Student Joins
The diagnostic work happens after enrolment, using the student's actual work and observed mistakes. The goal is to understand the cause of lost marks, not simply add more practice.
Diagnose
Identify where marks are actually being lost
After the student joins, Indika reviews available papers, homework, tests, classwork, weak chapters and observed mistakes to identify the likely causes.
Repair
Rebuild missing foundations
If the real issue comes from earlier Maths concepts, the teaching goes backwards and repairs those foundations before pushing harder exam work.
Train
Build independent problem solving
Targeted worksheets, homework, marking, tests and weak-topic practice help the student move from understanding explanations to solving independently.
Perform
Convert understanding into marks
Students learn accurate working, question interpretation, checking and exam technique so they can show what they know under examination conditions.
Track
Monitor weak areas and progress
Scores, homework patterns, test performance and recurring weak topics are monitored so the next focus is based on evidence, not guesswork.
Real result example
20 to 55 Marks
Approximately 3 months
A student starting at approximately 20 marks improved to approximately 55 marks after weaknesses were identified, foundations were corrected and practice became more targeted.
- Starting issue: low marks despite continued Maths work.
- What changed: weaknesses were identified and foundations were corrected.
- Practice changed from general repetition to targeted work and continued correction.
Individual results vary depending on starting level, foundational gaps, attendance, practice and consistency.
Proof without exaggeration
Experience, Reviews and Student Progress
Proof is presented conservatively. No specific grade or mark outcome is promised for every student.
Students achieving A, A* or 9-level results
Students moving from failing to passing
Former students progressing to university
Former students becoming doctors and engineers
Existing Google reviews and 20+ years of teaching experience
Not an ordinary group class
Individual-Pace Small Group Tuition
The Pearson Edexcel IGCSE programme is limited to a maximum of 6 students. Students do not necessarily have to be doing the same lesson at the same time: one may need foundational algebra repair while another is ready for advanced past-paper work.
This gives students the personal attention of a small class while allowing them to progress according to their own needs.
Maximum 6 students
Real capacity is limited because Indika personally teaches this format.
See the Edexcel ProgrammeComplete support system
More Than Two Hours of Maths Tuition
The fee covers a small-group, individual-paced recovery system personally delivered by Indika Herath. The exact mix depends on what the student needs.
- 2-hour personally taught class
- Maximum 6 Pearson Edexcel students per group
- Individual-paced instruction
- Previous paper and homework analysis
- Foundational-gap identification
- Weak-topic identification
- Targeted worksheets and textbook work
- Pearson Edexcel past-paper practice
- Homework with personal marking
- Monthly testing where appropriate
- Score and progress tracking
- Exam technique and revision
- Mock-exam preparation where appropriate
- WhatsApp question support between lessons
- Parent communication
Parent visibility
Parents Are Not Left Guessing
Indika often communicates with parents after class and keeps track of performance, scores, progress and weak topics. This is not presented as a formal monthly written report, but parents can understand what is happening and what needs attention next.
- Targeted practice, homework and correction where needed
- Tests, past-paper work and revision when appropriate
- Parent updates on what the student worked on and where they struggled
- Discussion of weak areas, test performance, improvement and next focus
- Extra clarification when a covered concept is still not understood
Understanding Support Promise
Extra Clarification When Covered Work Still Does Not Make Sense
If a student completes the assigned work but still does not understand a concept that has already been covered, Indika provides additional clarification and support at no additional charge.
Honest effort requirement
The Student Still Has Work to Do
Indika provides diagnosis, explanation, targeted work, marking, feedback, testing and support. The student must attend consistently, complete assigned work, practise, ask questions and correct mistakes.
Genuine Google reviews
What Students and Parents Say
These reviews are shown as supplied. They mention detailed explanations, patience, extra help and one student's move from struggling with Maths to an A in O-Levels.
Google Review
Highly recommend this class. I went from struggling with maths to getting an A in my O-Levels, all thanks to the amazing teaching. The sir is super encouraging always friendly, and even offered extra classes whenever I needed help. It made such a difference for me and my sister got an A too because of him. So grateful for all the support
Google Review
Indika sir has been an excellent teacher throughout the year. He explained every topic in detail and made even the more difficult concepts easy to understand. He was always patient, willing to answer questions, and made sure everyone understood before moving on.
Experienced mathematics guidance for students in Kandy, across Sri Lanka, and overseas.
Ask Whether This Fits Your Child
For Pearson Edexcel IGCSE students, the next step is a conversation about the student's grade, recent marks and the pattern behind the lost marks.
Teacher credibility
An Engineer's Approach to Maths
Indika's engineering background supports a systematic way of teaching: find where the system is breaking down, identify the underlying cause, correct it, test it and track whether performance improves.
He is a Mechanical Engineer, IEng, MIET (UK), PGDBA from the University of Peradeniya, and personally teaches his students.
Read about Indika HerathEngineer Indika Herath
- IEng
- MIET (UK)
- PGDBA, University of Peradeniya
Who this is for
Best Fit and Poor Fit
This is designed for families who want a truthful, systematic recovery process rather than a loud promise.
Good fit
- A capable student whose Maths marks do not reflect their ability
- A student who understands explanations but struggles independently
- A student with recurring mistakes, weak foundations or falling marks
- A parent who wants honest feedback and sustained, structured work
Not the right fit
- Families looking for a guaranteed grade or instant mark jump
- Students unwilling to attend consistently or complete assigned work
- Parents who want only more questions without repairing weak foundations
- Anyone expecting a separate no-cost diagnostic appointment before joining
Realistic expectations
Recovery Has Stages
Foundational recovery takes time. Improvement depends on the student's starting point, hidden gaps, attendance, practice and consistency.
Early Stage
Identify where the student is losing marks and uncover important gaps.
Foundation Stage
Repair earlier concepts that are interfering with current Maths.
Training Stage
Strengthen independent problem-solving through targeted weak-area practice.
Exam Stage
Apply improved understanding to Pearson Edexcel questions, past papers and exam technique.
Fees
Clear Per-Class Pricing
Fees are shown after the support system because parents are not simply buying two hours of a teacher talking. Current group times and availability are confirmed through a parent enquiry.
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Maths
Rs. 2,000 per 2-hour class
Individual-pace small group format, maximum 6 students. No minimum commitment.
Check Current AvailabilityNational Curriculum Maths
Rs. 1,500 per 2-hour class
For Grade 6-11 students following the Sri Lankan National Curriculum.
Check Current AvailabilityFrequently Asked Questions
Short answers for parents before starting a WhatsApp conversation.
Which Maths programme is the main focus?
The primary programme is Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Maths support for capable students whose marks are below their actual ability. National Curriculum Maths for Grades 6-11 remains available.
Does the detailed diagnostic happen before joining?
No. Parents can discuss the student's situation first; the detailed diagnostic work happens after the student joins and Indika can review papers, homework, tests and observed mistakes.
How large are Pearson Edexcel IGCSE classes?
The Pearson Edexcel IGCSE individual-pace small group format is limited to a maximum of 6 students. Indika personally teaches every class, so places are limited by teaching capacity.
Do all students in the small group study the same lesson?
Not necessarily. One student may be repairing an earlier algebra gap while another is working on advanced past-paper questions, with teacher supervision and targeted instruction.
Does Indika Herath personally teach the students?
Yes. Every class is personally conducted by Indika Herath.
What are the current class fees?
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Maths is Rs. 2,000 per 2-hour class. There is no compulsory 3-month package or minimum commitment. National Curriculum Maths is Rs. 1,500 per 2-hour class.
Is improvement guaranteed?
No grade, mark or pass guarantee is promised. Progress depends on starting level, gaps, attendance, practice and consistency.
What happens if a covered concept is still not understood?
If a student completes the assigned work but still does not understand a concept already covered in class, Indika provides additional clarification and support at no additional charge.
How quickly can a student improve?
Students progress at different rates depending on their existing gaps, consistency and practice. The classes are not positioned as an instant fix or a grade guarantee.
What information should parents include in an enquiry?
Include the student's grade, syllabus, recent Maths result or current difficulty, physical or online preference, and the main pattern you are seeing in Maths results.
Are online classes available?
Yes. Online Maths tuition may be available for students in Sri Lanka and overseas, depending on grade, syllabus and available times.
Discuss Your Child's Maths With Indika Herath
Share the student's grade, syllabus and what you are noticing in recent Maths results. The aim is to start a practical parent conversation.