After a terrible two-hour session of Maths with Ms. Verinder, in which Claire and Eliza, despite their age, could not keep up with the year 10 syllabus, they were asked to stay behind after class by Ms. Verinder.
After everyone has left the classroom, Ms. Verinder sat down with the girls and said. "Clara, Lizzie, it seems like you two were having a hard time catching up with the class today."
"Yes, Ms. Verinder. It seems like the syllabus here is much harder than what we did in our old school," replied Claire, who still struggled despite having done A-Level Maths.
"Yes, the syllabus I teach here is much more advanced than the normal GCSE curriculum, as I wish my students to strive and challenge themselves," answered Ms. Verinder.
"Is it any way for us to improve?" enquired Eliza.
"There are two routes, it's up to you," responded the maths teacher. "One way is for you to move to a lower set, where they will be teaching a simpler syllabus, more suitable for your level."
"What about the other route, miss?" questioned Claire, knowing what was coming next.
"Or, you can let me help you improve," smiled Ms. Verinder strangely. "In fact, I offer extra lessons that can help you boost your ability in a very short time."
"Is it going to be expensive, miss?" queried Eliza. "If so, I'll have to go home and talk to my parents about it."
"No, on the contrary, it will free of charge," replied Ms. Verinder with that weird smile again.
"Really? That seems too good to be true!" exclaimed Claire.
"Yes, as a teacher, I feel that it is my duty to help my students when they're struggling in class," said Ms. V kindly. "Come with me to my apartment after school. Marianne will also be coming. But remember to let your parents know first, in case they think you're missing and start calling the police to look for you."
Thus, after school was over for that day, Claire, Eliza and Marianne gathered at Ms. Verinder's classroom to accompany her to her apartment for extra classes.
On entering the living room of Ms. Verinder's apartment, which was located very near the school in an expensive residential area, the spies discovered that it was decorated with books about Artificial Intelligence.
Ms. Verinder led Marianne into a bedroom, Claire and Eliza were about to follow her when they were stopped by Ms. Verinder.
"I prefer one-to-one teaching," said Ms. Verinder. "So, please stay in the living room until Marianne is done and I summon you to enter."
"Oh, and please do not disturb us," added the maths teacher before she entered the door. "Do not come peering inside or do anything of that sort."
What exactly is Ms. Verinder up to?
~To be Continued~
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