How to Help Your Teen Succeed at GCSE Maths

Helping your teen through GCSE Maths can feel daunting.
The good news is, you don’t need to be a maths expert to make a real difference.
Small, consistent support from parents often makes the biggest impact — encouragement, organisation, and knowing what really matters.

🔢 Understanding GCSE Maths

GCSE Maths can look complicated — Foundation or Higher? Exam boards? Grades and levels?
This short guide explains how the system works and what really matters for your teen’s progress.

➡️ Read more: How GCSE Maths Works

📖 Choosing the Right Books & Revision Guides for Maths

Good physical resources still matter. Many students rely too much on online material and lose focus.
There are plenty of textbooks, revision guides, workbooks, and flashcards — but not all are worth it.
I highlight the ones I actually recommend to my students — and why.

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💻 Online Resources for Maths

Schools use certain websites for homework and revision, but there are others that can really help — and a few to avoid.
I’ve listed trusted websites and YouTube channels that make revision clearer and more engaging.

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📝 How to use Maths Exam Papers

Past papers are one of the best revision tools — but they need to be used the right way.
You don’t need to know the maths— just how to help your teen build good habits and timing.

➡️ Read more: Exam Papers for Maths

🌟 Final Thoughts

You don’t have to teach your teen Maths — that’s my job.
What helps most is giving them the tools, time, and encouragement to use what they already know effectively.
With a bit of structure, the right resources, and steady encouragement, even struggling students can make real progress.

If you’d like to talk about how I support students with GCSE Maths — including study habits and confidence — just get in touch. I’m always happy to explain how it all works.