GCSE & iGCSE Classes

GCSE & iGCSE English

Our GCSE English Language and Literature classes teach students how to analyse various texts by identifying language and structure techniques, discussing intended audience choices, and commenting on a reader’s perspective.

We run rolling, weekly classes and students are welcome to join us at any point in the year.

GCSE English Language (suitable for AQA, EdExcel, OCR and Cambridge iGCSE)

  • Text types include: information texts, articles, leaflets, reports, reviews, speeches, letters, stories and poetry

  • Throughout the year, we focus on reading and analysing texts according to all elements of language and structure

  • Students will enjoy writing transactional and imaginative texts for a range of different audiences and purposes

GCSE English Literature (suitable for AQA, EdExcel and OCR)

  • We aim to introduce students to a variety of texts such as Romeo & Juliet, Animal Farm and other texts across GCSE exam boards

  • As our groups are small (up to 6), we can take requests to cover texts, during your time in our lessons

  • Students will study the plot, characters, themes and contextual influences in a range of texts, poetry and Shakespearean plays

GCSE & iGCSE Mathematics

Our GCSE Mathematics classes teach topics that are suitable for most GCSE and iGCSE examination boards and we teach topics for both foundation and higher papers.

We run rolling, weekly classes and students are welcome to join us at any point in the year.

Topics Include:

  • Number - multiples, factors, types of number, fractions, decimals, percentages, rounding, bounds and standard form

  • Algebra - powers, roots, factorising, simultaneous equations, the quadratic formula, surds, functions and inequalities

  • Graphs - y=mx+c, ratio, co-ordinates, parallel and perpendicular lines, quadratic graphs, real-life graphs and gradients

  • Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Change - compound growth and decay, speed, distance and pressure and unit conversions

  • Geometry & Measures - polygons, circle geometry, congruent shapes, transformations, bearings, loci and construction

  • Pythagoras & Trigonometry - Pythagoras Theorem, Trigonometry values and examples, 3D Trigonometry & Pythagoras

  • Probability & Statistics - scatter graphs, histograms, cumulative frequency, box plots, frequency tables, averages and probability

GCSE & iGCSE Combined Science

Our GCSE Science classes teach topics that are suitable for most GCSE and iGCSE examination boards and we teach topics for both foundation and higher papers. Our science classes also cover additional topics for those students who are taking single award sciences.

In our classes we cover all topics, exploring examination questions and discussing required practical experiments, often watching video clips.

We run rolling, weekly classes and students are welcome to join us at any point in the year.

GCSE/iGCSE Biology

Sample topics include:

  • Organisms & Cell Biology - cells, microscopy, diffusion, osmosis, active transport, enzymes and specialised cells, including stem cells

  • Human Nutrition - food tests, diet, the alimentary canal and digestion

  • Plant Nutrition & Transport - photosynthesis, transpiration, translocation, experiments involving photosynthesis

  • Respiration & Gas Exchange - The respiratory system, breathing, gas exchange in humans and flowering plants

  • Blood & Organs - Blood cells and vessels, the heart, circulation, disease and osmoregulation

  • Coordination & Response - The Nervous system, hormones, homeostasis, reflexes and the eye

  • Reproduction & Inheritance - DNA, genes and chromosomes, sexual reproduction, fertilisation, the menstual cycle & variation

  • Ecology - Ecosystems, biodiversity, food webs, The Carbon Cycle, The Nitrogen Cycle, The Greenhouse Effect & deforestation

  • Biological Resources - yeast, bacteria, selective breeding, fish farming, genetic engineering and cloning

GCSE/iGCSE Chemistry

Sample topics include:

  • Particles & Mixtures - states of matter, elements, compounds and mixtures, filtration and crystallisation and chromatography

  • The Periodic Table & Bonding - The Periodic Table, bonding, ionic compounds, covalent substances & electrical conductivity

  • Equations, Calcuations & Electrolysis - balancing equations, relative formula mass, moles, calculating volume and electrolysis

  • Inorganic and Organic Chemistry - metals, halogens, gases, The Reactivity Series, crude oil, cracking, hydrocarbons & polymers

  • Physical Chemistry - reactions, catalysts, reversible reactions, measuring and calculating enthalpy changes

GCSE/iGCSE Physics

Sample topics include:

  • Forces & Motion - stopping distances, velocity and acceleration, Hooke’s Law, momentum, friction, mass, weight and gravity

  • Electricity - circuits, resistance, electrical safety, static electricity, series and parallel circuits and charge, voltage and energy change

  • Waves - transverse, longitudinal and electromagnetic waves, reflection and refraction, sound waves and Snell’s Law

  • Energy Resources & Transfer - conservation of energy, efficiency, convection, Sankey diagrams and energy sources

  • Solids, Liquids & Gases - density and pressure, changes of state, particle theory and specific heat capacity

  • Magnetism & Electromagnetism - magnets and magnetic fields, The Motor Effect, electromagnetic induction and transformers

  • Radioactivity & Particles - Ionising radiation, half-life, uses and risks of nuclear radiation and nuclear fission and fusion

  • Astrophysics - The Universe, gravity and orbit, red-shift, The Big Bang and classifying stars

General Group Class Info

  • Maximum of six students per regular weekly group class

  • Individual attention, due to a low number of students participating

  • We run classes, even if they have less than six students (some classes are quieter than others)

  • Homework is set each week - this is either emailed over to you or can be accessed directly from your lesson link

  • A lesson report is sent after each lesson, detailing what has been covered in your lesson and giving details of the homework set

  • PDF downloadable resources uploaded to your lesson links

  • Pay-per-class, no monthly commitment and free cancellation outside of our 24-hour notice period

  • All of are teachers are qualified, fully DBS checked and come with outstanding references from previous schools and employers

  • You can book your child into every week by contacting us or you can book ad-hoc lessons by using our booking link on our website - www.tutortastic.co.uk/book