### Teaching

Unfortunately, I cannot currently take on new students.

### Writing

I'm the author of a several maths books, including the UK Maths For Dummies titles and a range of A-level e-books answering the big questions about the big topics.

I also write the Flying Colours Maths Blog, which gives all sorts of insights into the mathematical mind -- from the Secrets of the Mathematical Ninja to maths quotations.

Speaking of which - sign up for the Sum Comfort email newsletter on the right and get a free e-book of my 20 favourite mathematical quotes.

### Services

Whether you need a detailed solution to a mathematical problem, a custom Excel spreadsheet to solve a persistent issue, or need some technical maths translated into plainer English, I offer a wide and flexible range of consulting services to make your maths headaches vanish - fast.

If you need a maths miracle, call me on 07796 430 862.

No spam ever, obviously.

#### From the archives…

January 11, 2017

Ask Uncle Colin is a chance to ask your burning, possibly embarrassing, maths questions -- and to show off your skills at coming up with clever acronyms. Send your questions to colin@flyingcoloursmaths.co.uk and Uncle Colin will do what he can.

Dear Uncle Colin, Is there an easy way to write series in sum notation? I have $1 + \frac{1}{2\sqrt{2}}+\frac{1}{3\sqrt{3}} + …$ but no real clue about how to put it into a compressed form. Read more…

## About Colin Beveridge, maths tutor in Weymouth, Dorset

Colin Beveridge
Maths tutor and author in Weymouth, Dorset and online

There's nothing quite like a 'lightbulb moment' when someone suddenly says "Oh! That's easy!" and we both know they understand.

## INTRODUCTION

Hi! I'm Colin. I write about maths.

## Mathematical Writing

My first published book, Basic Maths For Dummies, came out in August 2011, and is in bookstores across the country and online. I'm also the author of several other maths books in the For Dummies series and a number of e-books aimed at simplifying A-level maths. To learn more about my maths books, click here.

## Maths Services

When your kitchen floods, you call a plumber.

And when you have a mathematical crisis, you call me on 07796 430 862.

If it's something I can help with, I'll move heaven and earth to get it put right. If it's something I cannot help with, chances are that I can put you in touch with someone who can.

## Media and schools

I'm delighted to talk to media outlets from school newspapers to worldwide conglomerates about any aspect of maths. Give me a call on 07796 430 862 and we'll figure something out.

If you'd like me to write you an article, just email me on colin@flyingcoloursmaths.co.uk.

And if you'd like me to give a talk, that can also be arranged (depending on my schedule).

## MATHS BACKGROUND

I studied Maths with French at the University of St Andrews (I graduated with a 2:1 in 2000) and went on to do a PhD there, which I finished in 2003. I then spent four years as a physics researcher at Montana State University - I studied the structure of magnetic fields around the Sun and how they might store energy for release in solar flares. My main contribution to science was a simple equation that about six people worldwide will ever have a use for, but I can at least say I have an equation named after me.

That was one of the reasons I left - what I was doing wasn't really helping anyone apart from me and my boss. As a maths communicator, I feel like I'm making a genuine, positive difference to people's lives. There's nothing quite like a 'lightbulb moment' when someone suddenly says "Oh! That's easy!" and we both know they understand.

Baby Bill, taking after his dad.

It's also nice to be my own boss.

## OUTSIDE OF MATHS

When I'm not teaching, I'm mainly looking after my children, Bill and Fred.

In what little free time I have left, I play some music - I'm a keen singer/songwriter and am currently trying to learn to play the mandolin. I'm also a reluctant runner (I completed a couple of marathons a few years back... never again!), and I mess about on the computer when I get the chance.

##### Where do you teach?

I teach in my home in Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth.

It's a 15-minute walk from Weymouth station, and it's on bus routes 3, 8 and X53. On-road parking is available nearby.