Online GCSE maths tutor for AQA 8300
For students sitting AQA GCSE Maths (8300) at Foundation or Higher: a 1-to-1 online maths specialist who works from the AQA papers.
- 537 students
- 100% into university
- 86% A/A* grades
How AQA GCSE Maths is assessed
| Paper | Calculator | Length | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Non-calculator | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 | 33⅓% |
| Paper 2 | Calculator allowed | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 | 33⅓% |
| Paper 3 | Calculator allowed | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 | 33⅓% |
Paper 1 is non-calculator. Foundation covers grades 1 to 5; Higher covers grades 4 to 9.
Full spec breakdown
| Paper | Calculator | Length | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Non-calculator | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 | 33⅓% |
| Paper 2 | Calculator allowed | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 | 33⅓% |
| Paper 3 | Calculator allowed | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 | 33⅓% |
- Two tiers: Foundation (grades 1 to 5) and Higher (grades 4 to 9). All three papers are taken at the same tier in the same series.
- Content from any part of the specification can appear on any paper, so questions often draw on several topic areas at once.
- Topic weightings set by Ofqual: Foundation is roughly 25% number, 20% algebra, 25% ratio, 15% geometry and 15% probability and statistics. Higher is roughly 15% number, 30% algebra, 20% ratio, 20% geometry and 15% probability and statistics.
Source: AQA GCSE Mathematics (8300) specification, checked 24 October 2026.
Where students lose marks, and how we help
Common mark loss
- Small arithmetic errors on the non-calculator paper
- Multi-step problems that mix topics
- Higher tier algebra, around 30% of the marks
- Working too thin for method marks
How FutureOn tutors it
- Diagnostic with AQA-style questions, then a tier decision with you
- Timed AQA past paper questions in most sessions
- Short, regular non-calculator practice
How it works
- What FutureOn is
- FutureOn Education Ltd (company 17379352), London. 1-to-1 online tutoring for UK and international students.
- How it starts
- A free strategy plan, then a paid diagnostic first session. The report and roadmap are included.
- After every session
- A written report for parents, plus a free academic manager.
- Between sessions
- Spaced-repetition flashcards built from the specification.
- Mocks and past papers
- Free gap analysis, so sessions target the marks being lost.
- Educators
- DBS checked, 3+ years of experience, 1 in 8 applicants accepted. Most matched within 24 hours.
- Progress
- On average, learners gain one full GCSE grade after 8 hours of sessions.
Questions families ask
Do you offer an online GCSE maths tutor for AQA 8300?
Yes. We match your child with a maths specialist who teaches the AQA 8300 specification, and every session is live, 1-to-1 and online.
Foundation or Higher tier: how do we decide?
Foundation covers grades 1 to 5 and Higher covers grades 4 to 9. The diagnostic session shows where your child is now, and we talk the choice through with you and, where helpful, with your child's school.
Is Paper 1 really non-calculator?
Yes. On AQA GCSE Maths, Paper 1 is non-calculator and Papers 2 and 3 allow a calculator. All three papers are 1 hour 30 minutes and worth 80 marks each.
How does the first session work?
It starts with a free strategy plan. Your first paid session is a diagnostic, and the written report and roadmap that follow are included, so you know exactly where the marks are and what the plan is.
Can you look at mocks and past papers?
Yes. We offer a free gap analysis of mock exams and past papers, so we can show you which topics and question types are costing marks before sessions begin.
How much does it cost?
Prices depend on the level and service, and we quote them on request. There is no long-term commitment. Message us on WhatsApp or use the contact form for a quote.
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