Online GCSE maths tutor for Edexcel 1MA1
For students sitting Pearson Edexcel GCSE Maths (1MA1) at Foundation or Higher: a 1-to-1 online maths specialist who works from the Edexcel papers.
- 537 students
- 100% into university
- 86% A/A* grades
How Edexcel GCSE Maths is assessed
| Paper | Calculator | Length | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Non-calculator | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 | Equal (one third) |
| Paper 2 | Calculator allowed | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 | Equal (one third) |
| Paper 3 | Calculator allowed | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 | Equal (one third) |
Paper 1 is non-calculator. Higher covers grades 4 to 9, with a grade 3 allowed. There is a November resit series.
Full spec breakdown
| Paper | Calculator | Length | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Non-calculator | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 | Equal (one third) |
| Paper 2 | Calculator allowed | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 | Equal (one third) |
| Paper 3 | Calculator allowed | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 | Equal (one third) |
- Two tiers: Foundation (grades 1 to 5) and Higher (grades 4 to 9, with a grade 3 allowed). All three papers are taken at the same tier in the same series.
- Content headings: number; algebra; ratio, proportion and rates of change; geometry and measures; probability; statistics.
- Exams run in May and June, with a November series for resits (Pearson sets entry restrictions for November).
Source: Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9 to 1) Mathematics (1MA1) specification, checked 24 October 2026.
Where students lose marks, and how we help
Common mark loss
- Careless arithmetic on the non-calculator paper
- Wordy, real-world problems where the maths is hidden
- Higher tier algebra, 27% to 33% of the marks
- Unfinished final questions through poor timing
How FutureOn tutors it
- Diagnostic with Edexcel-style questions, then a tier decision
- Timed Edexcel past paper questions in most sessions
- Practice at reading and setting up wordy problems
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 Edexcel 1MA1?
Yes. We match your child with a maths specialist who teaches the Pearson Edexcel 1MA1 specification, in live 1-to-1 online sessions.
How is Edexcel GCSE Maths assessed?
Three written papers at either Foundation or Higher tier, each 1 hour 30 minutes and worth 80 marks. Paper 1 is non-calculator, and a calculator is allowed for Papers 2 and 3.
Can you help with a November resit?
Yes. Pearson runs a November series for GCSE Maths, with some entry restrictions, so check eligibility with your school or exam centre. We can build a focused plan around the date.
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.
What do parents receive?
A written report after every session, a free academic manager who oversees progress, and access to the FutureOn learner portal, where your child's spaced-repetition flashcards are built from their specification.
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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