How it works
Structured tuition, not an hour of whatever comes up
Both one-to-one and group students follow a structured scheme of work. One-to-one students get the additional benefit of learning tailored specifically to their needs, progressing at their own pace.
Getting started
One thing to set up, then a routine that repeats every week.
Once, before the first lesson
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Join Google Classroom
Every student gets access to a dedicated Google Classroom. Lesson information, Google Meet links and homework are all shared there, so nothing depends on remembering an email. This is the only setup step, and it happens once.
Then, every week
- 02
Join the lesson
Click the Google Meet link posted in Google Classroom. No new software to install and no separate login to keep track of.
- 03
Take part
Microphones stay muted unless a student is asked to speak. In a group of no more than 6, there is nowhere to hide and no reason to.
- 04
Submit the work
Lesson work and homework go back through Google Classroom for the tutor to review, so progress is recorded rather than remembered.
Inside the lesson
Every hour is divided the same way. Students recall what they already know, meet something new, practise it until it is fluent, then apply it to exam questions.
Every lesson · 60 minutes
Between lessons
The hour is where teaching happens. The week is where it sticks. This is what the gap between two lessons looks like.
One week, lesson to lesson
Homework set, about 30 minutes
Short enough to actually get done, long enough to matter.
Submitted before the next lesson
It goes in through Google Classroom and is reviewed by the tutor who set it.
The lesson is there to rewatch
Every lesson, one-to-one and group, is recorded and posted to Google Classroom, so an explanation that went quickly can be played again.
More arrives at exam time
Through exam season, specialised exam material and revision resources are added to Google Classroom alongside the weekly work.
Repeat that for a term and parents receive a written report covering homework completion and quality of work.
Questions parents ask
If your question is not here, email info@upgrademaths.com and we will answer it.
Is online tuition really as effective as in person?
It is when the lesson is structured. Students work on an interactive whiteboard with the tutor, answer questions live, and submit written work through Google Classroom for marking. What makes the difference is not the room. It is whether the hour has a plan, whether homework is set and marked, and whether progress is recorded. All three happen here.
Are lessons recorded?
Yes. Every lesson, one-to-one and group, is recorded and posted to Google Classroom so students can watch an explanation again in their own time. During exam seasons, specialised exam material and revision resources are added there too.
What does my child need in order to join a lesson?
A device with a browser, a stable internet connection, a microphone, and a Google account to access Google Classroom and Google Meet. Pen and paper too, because students still write maths by hand and that is how they will sit the exam.
How big are the group sessions?
No more than 6 students. That is small enough that the tutor knows how every student is doing, and small enough that a student cannot quietly disengage for an hour.
Can we switch between group and one-to-one tuition?
Yes. Many families start with group sessions and add one-to-one lessons when a particular topic needs concentrated attention, or move to one-to-one closer to exams. Talk to us and we will rearrange it.
How much homework is there?
One task a week, around 30 minutes. It is submitted through Google Classroom and reviewed by the tutor who set it. The point is consolidation, not volume.
How will I know whether it is working?
Parents and carers receive a written progress report each term covering areas such as homework completion and quality of work. You are not relying on your child telling you the lesson went fine.
We follow AQA or OCR, not Edexcel. Is that a problem?
Not for GCSE. Teaching is Edexcel focused, but the mathematics, the methods and the exam technique are common to all boards. A-Level tuition follows Edexcel A-Level Maths specifically, so it is worth mentioning your board when you enquire.
What if we miss a lesson?
Let your tutor know as early as you can. Lesson materials and the homework task are posted in Google Classroom, so a student who misses a session can still see what was covered and catch up before the next one. Ask us about arrangements for missed sessions when you book.
Are the tutors checked?
Yes. All tutors hold an appropriate DBS check, are safeguarding trained, and are qualified and experienced. There is more detail on our safeguarding page.
How do we get started?
Book a free 10-minute consultation, or send an enquiry and we will call you back. We will talk through your child's current grade, their target, and which option we would recommend, including telling you if we do not think we are the right fit.
Questions about how lessons run?
A short call is the quickest way to find out whether this suits your child. No obligation, and you will speak to a tutor.