Get the Best from iMathMate

Only one student should use each iMathMate learning profile.

Features such as the Learning Path, Learning Map, quizzes, weak-topic detection and personalised recommendations are based on an individual student's activity.

When multiple students use the same profile, their answers and learning behaviours become mixed. This can make progress tracking inaccurate and may lead to recommendations that do not match either student.

For the best experience

• Use your own account and learning profile.
• Do not share your profile with siblings or classmates.
• Select the correct grade, curriculum and learning goal.
• Keep using the same profile so iMathMate can understand your progress over time.

Do not save every problem only because you solved it. Save the problems that helped you discover something important.

Save a solution when

• You found the problem difficult.
• You did not understand one of the steps.
• You made a repeated mistake.
• The solution introduced a new method.
• You discovered a prerequisite concept you need to review.
• You may need the problem again for revision or exam preparation.

Different problems can require different methods and sequences of steps. Saving important solutions helps you build a personal revision library that shows:

• How the problem was solved.
• Why each step was required.
• Which concepts were used.
• Which prerequisite skills you should understand first.

Review your saved solutions regularly. Start with the prerequisite concept, understand each step in order and then attempt a similar problem without looking at the solution.

This makes complex problems easier to understand and reduces the chance of repeating the same mistakes.

Quizzes help iMathMate understand what you know, where you struggle and what you should learn next.

For more accurate progress tracking

• Attempt quizzes at least three times every week.
• Answer more than 50 quiz questions each week.
• Complete quizzes across different topics and difficulty levels.
• Read the explanation after every incorrect answer.
• Retry weak topics after reviewing the relevant concept.

Regular quiz activity gives iMathMate enough information to identify patterns in your mistakes and update your Learning Map, weak topics and recommended next steps.

The more consistently you practise, the more personalised your learning journey becomes.

Before asking iMathMate to solve a problem, take a moment to attempt it yourself.

You can

1. Identify the topic or concept.
2. Write the information given in the question.
3. Choose a possible formula or method.
4. Attempt the first step.
5. Use a hint when you become stuck.

Trying first helps iMathMate support your learning more effectively. It also helps you recognise exactly which step or concept is causing difficulty.

Use the complete solution to understand your mistake — not simply to copy the answer.

You may not need to relearn the entire topic. Sometimes, one missing prerequisite or one misunderstood step is creating the difficulty.

When reviewing a solution

• Find the first step you do not understand.
• Read the explanation for that step.
• Review the prerequisite concept.
• Ask iCoach a specific question about the difficulty.
• Attempt the step again in your own words.
• Practise another question using the same concept.

Understanding the first confusing step often makes the rest of the solution much easier.

iCoach can help you understand your learning progress and decide what to work on next.

You can ask questions such as

• “Which topic should I practise today?”
• “Why am I struggling with algebra?”
• “What prerequisite should I learn before quadratic equations?”
• “Which mistakes am I repeating?”
• “Create a study plan for my upcoming maths test.”
• “Which saved problems should I revise?”
• “How can I improve my quiz performance?”

Ask specific questions whenever possible. The more clearly you explain your difficulty, the more useful the guidance can be.

Your weak topics are not failures. They show you where improvement can create the greatest difference.

When iMathMate identifies a weak topic

1. Review the concept explanation.
2. Study the required prerequisite concepts.
3. Work through solved examples.
4. Attempt practice problems.
5. Complete a quiz on the topic.
6. Check whether your Learning Map has improved.

Continue practising until you can solve problems without depending heavily on hints or complete solutions.

Short, regular practice is usually more effective than studying many questions in one session and then stopping for several days.

Try to

• Use iMathMate on several different days each week.
• Practise for 15–30 minutes at a time.
• Combine concept learning, problem-solving and quizzes.
• Review previous mistakes before starting new topics.
• Follow the order recommended in your Learning Path.

Consistency gives iMathMate a clearer understanding of your development and helps you retain what you learn.