Ali TutorsGCSE
GCSE Maths tutoring
Foundation and Higher tier, taught to your exam board and target grade, from number and algebra to geometry and statistics. I sat my GCSEs recently, with 8s and 9s in 10 subjects, so I know what the current papers ask for.
- Online via Google Meet
- DBS checked
- Unused sessions refunded
Topics
What we'll cover
Sessions follow your exam board's specification and your target grade. These are the main areas.
Number and algebra
- Fractions, percentages and standard form
- Expressions, equations and formulae
- Graphs and sequences
- Quadratics and simultaneous equations
Ratio, proportion and geometry
- Ratio and proportion
- Compound measures and rates of change
- Angles, area and volume
- Trigonometry and Pythagoras
- Transformations and vectors (Higher)
Probability and statistics
- Probability, including tree diagrams
- Averages and spread
- Charts and graphs
- Sampling and cumulative frequency (Higher)
The exams
How the exams work
GCSE Maths is examined in three papers, including a non-calculator paper, at one of two tiers: Foundation (grades 1 to 5) or Higher (grades 4 to 9). Your school decides the tier, and sessions follow it.
Exam technique
Where marks are usually lost
- Not showing working, so method marks are lost even when the answer is wrong
- Algebra: rearranging formulae and expanding brackets
- Ratio and proportion problems set in context
- Unfamiliar multi-step problems where the first step isn't obvious
Results
Taught by someone who sat the papers
I sat these papers recently, so the specifications and mark schemes I teach from are the current ones.
| across 10 GCSEs | 8s & 9s |
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Ali tutored my son in Maths and Chemistry during Year 11 and was a huge help. He was very organised, kind and supportive, and really helped my son to get to grips with what he was finding difficult. We were delighted with the exam results and I would highly recommend him.
FAQ
GCSE Maths: common questions
Foundation or Higher tier?
Your school decides which tier a student is entered for. Sessions follow whichever it is. If you're unsure, raise it on the free intro call.
Which exam boards do you teach?
AQA, Edexcel and OCR, among others. Sessions are tailored to the board your school sits.
My child is in Year 7 to 9. Can you help?
Yes, see KS3 Maths & Science, at the same rates as GCSE.
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Let's see if I can help
Book a free intro call. We'll talk through what's needed, and whether I'm the right tutor.