EST. 2024 · LONDON·MMXXVI SPECIFICATION
AQA·Edexcel·OCR|Foundation + Higher
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Revision guides & updates

Practical tips, exam strategy and honest advice to help you get the grade you deserve.

Revision Strategy12 min read

Essential Higher GCSE Maths Topics for 2026 — What to Prioritise

A complete guide to every Higher-only GCSE Maths topic for 2026. Organised by strand and exam priority, with revision strategies for each topic area. Covers AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

GCSEMathsAI Team·23 May 2026
Exam Prep10 min read

Best Free GCSE Maths Practice Papers for 2026 (Edexcel, AQA, OCR)

A curated list of the best free GCSE Maths practice papers for 2026 — covering Edexcel, AQA and OCR at Foundation and Higher tier. Includes tips on how to use them effectively.

GCSEMathsAI Team·23 May 2026
Algebra11 min read

Vectors at GCSE Maths — The Complete Higher Tier Guide

Everything you need for GCSE vectors at Higher tier — adding and subtracting vectors, position vectors, magnitude, and the vector proof questions that appear at the end of every paper.

GCSEMathsAI Team·16 May 2026
Algebra9 min read

Direct and Inverse Proportion at GCSE Maths — Complete Guide

A clear GCSE guide to direct and inverse proportion. Covers algebraic proportion (y ∝ x, y ∝ 1/x), proportion graphs, finding constants of proportionality, and worked examples for AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

GCSEMathsAI Team·16 May 2026
Algebra8 min read

Iteration at GCSE Maths — How to Use Iterative Formulae

A clear guide to iteration for GCSE Higher tier maths. How to use iterative formulae to find approximate solutions to equations, with worked examples for AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

GCSEMathsAI Team·16 May 2026
Statistics10 min read

Histograms and Frequency Density — GCSE Higher Maths Complete Guide

A complete GCSE Higher tier guide to histograms. Learn frequency density, drawing histograms from grouped data, reading histograms, and answering the most common exam questions.

GCSEMathsAI Team·16 May 2026
Exam Strategy9 min read

GCSE Maths 2026 Grade Boundaries — What to Expect and How to Use Them

How GCSE Maths grade boundaries are set, what the 2026 ranges are likely to look like for AQA, Edexcel and OCR, and how to use them to set revision targets that actually move your grade.

GCSEMathsAI Team·16 May 2026
Exam Technique10 min read

GCSE Maths Exam Technique — How to Pick Up Every Mark

Master GCSE Maths exam technique with proven strategies for time management, showing working, reading questions correctly and avoiding common mistakes. Covers AQA, Edexcel and OCR papers.

GCSEMathsAI Team·21 March 2026
Geometry12 min read

Trigonometry GCSE: SOH-CAH-TOA, Sine Rule and Cosine Rule Explained

Complete GCSE Maths trigonometry guide — SOH-CAH-TOA for right-angled triangles (Foundation and Higher), sine rule, cosine rule and area formula (Higher), with step-by-step worked examples for AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

GCSEMathsAI Team·17 March 2026
Algebra10 min read

Simultaneous Equations GCSE: Three Methods With Fully Worked Examples

How to solve simultaneous equations at GCSE — elimination, substitution and graphical methods explained with step-by-step worked examples. Covers Foundation and Higher, including one linear and one quadratic (Higher only).

GCSEMathsAI Team·17 March 2026
Geometry9 min read

Pythagoras' Theorem GCSE: Method, Worked Examples and Practice Questions

Master Pythagoras' theorem for GCSE Maths. Covers finding the hypotenuse, finding shorter sides, checking right angles, and 3D Pythagoras (Higher) — with fully worked examples for AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

GCSEMathsAI Team·17 March 2026
Exam Insight10 min read

GCSE Maths Foundation vs Higher: Which Tier Should You Choose?

Should you sit GCSE Maths Foundation or Higher tier? This guide explains the key differences, grade ranges, topic coverage and how to choose the right tier for your target grade — with advice for AQA, Edexcel and OCR students.

GCSEMathsAI Team·17 March 2026
Reference10 min read

GCSE Maths Formula Sheet: Every Formula You Need to Know (2026)

The complete GCSE Maths formula list for AQA, Edexcel and OCR — what's on the exam formula sheet, what you must memorise, and worked examples showing how to apply each one.

GCSEMathsAI Team·17 March 2026
Revision Strategy11 min read

GCSE Maths Past Papers: How to Use Them to Actually Improve Your Grade

A complete guide to using GCSE Maths past papers effectively for AQA, Edexcel and OCR. Covers where to find them, how to mark them, common mistakes students make, and the smarter revision approach that gets better results.

GCSEMathsAI Team·17 March 2026
Geometry11 min read

Circle Theorems GCSE: All 8 Theorems Explained with Worked Examples

Every circle theorem you need for GCSE Maths — all 8 theorems clearly explained with diagrams described in words, worked examples, and exam tips for AQA, Edexcel and OCR Higher tier.

GCSEMathsAI Team·17 March 2026
AQA12 min read

AQA GCSE Maths: Complete Revision Guide and Topic Checklist (2026)

Everything you need for AQA GCSE Maths (8300) — complete topic checklist for Foundation and Higher, paper structure, grade boundaries, and how to revise each area effectively for 2026 exams.

GCSEMathsAI Team·17 March 2026
Revision Strategy8 min read

7-Day GCSE Maths Revision Plan: What to Revise Each Day

A structured 7-day GCSE Maths revision plan covering all five topic areas. Works for both Foundation and Higher tier, with daily session plans, timed practice targets and links to resources for AQA, Edexcel and OCR students.

GCSEMathsAI Team·17 March 2026
Revision Strategy9 min read

How to Revise GCSE Maths — The Complete Guide

A step-by-step GCSE Maths revision strategy covering topic prioritisation, active practice techniques, and proven exam technique. Written for UK students in Year 10 and 11.

GCSEMathsAI Team·15 March 2026
Specification8 min read

Every GCSE Maths Topic You Need to Know (AQA, Edexcel, OCR)

A complete list of every GCSE Maths topic across AQA, Edexcel and OCR — Foundation and Higher tier. Use this as your revision checklist.

GCSEMathsAI Team·14 March 2026
Algebra10 min read

How to Solve Quadratic Equations — GCSE Guide with Examples

A clear GCSE guide to solving quadratic equations by factorising, using the quadratic formula and completing the square. Includes step-by-step worked examples.

GCSEMathsAI Team·13 March 2026
Exam Insight7 min read

GCSE Maths Grade Boundaries Explained — What Score Do You Need?

Find out what marks you need for each GCSE Maths grade, how grade boundaries work, and how Foundation and Higher tier scores compare across AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

GCSEMathsAI Team·12 March 2026
Resit Advice8 min read

How to Pass Your GCSE Maths Resit — A Practical Guide

A practical GCSE Maths resit guide for students retaking in November or summer. Covers the most important topics, a focused 8-week study plan, and proven exam strategies.

GCSEMathsAI Team·11 March 2026
Exam prep9 min read

How to Get a Grade 9 in GCSE Maths: The Complete 2025 Guide

Grade 9 is awarded to fewer than 5% of students. Here is the exact approach — covering mindset, topic mastery, past paper strategy and exam technique — that separates 9s from 7s.

GCSEMathsAI Team·12 March 2025
Revision tips7 min read

AQA GCSE Maths Topics: Complete Foundation & Higher Checklist (2025)

Every topic on the AQA 8300 specification in one place — with Foundation and Higher breakdowns, plus the topics most frequently examined in recent papers.

GCSEMathsAI Team·8 March 2025
Exam prep6 min read

GCSE Maths Grade Boundaries 2024 & 2025 Explained

Grade boundaries change every year, confusing students and parents alike. We explain exactly how they work, what affects them, and what raw score you realistically need to hit your target.

GCSEMathsAI Team·5 March 2025
Revision tips7 min read

10 GCSE Maths Revision Tips That Actually Work (2025)

Most revision advice is vague. These 10 specific techniques are backed by cognitive science and consistently used by students who make the biggest grade improvements.

GCSEMathsAI Team·1 March 2025
Revision tips8 min read

GCSE Maths Formulas You Must Know: Foundation & Higher (2025)

Not all GCSE Maths formulas are given in the exam. This complete list tells you exactly which formulas you must memorise and which are provided — for AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

GCSEMathsAI Team·25 February 2025
Advice5 min read

GCSE Maths Foundation vs Higher: Which Tier Should You Take?

The tier decision is one of the most important choices in Year 10 — and many students get it wrong. Here is a clear guide to help you and your school make the right call.

GCSEMathsAI Team·20 February 2025
How it works6 min read

How Smart Revision Tools Are Changing GCSE Maths in 2025

From personalised question generation to instant marking, modern revision tools are transforming how students prepare for GCSE Maths. Here is what is actually changing and what still matters.

GCSEMathsAI Team·15 February 2025
Exam prep6 min read

Edexcel GCSE Maths Past Papers: How to Use Them to Boost Your Grade

Edexcel (1MA1) past papers are the most powerful revision tool available — but only if you use them correctly. Here is the method used by students who make the biggest improvements.

GCSEMathsAI Team·10 February 2025
Revision tips7 min read

The 7-Day GCSE Maths Revision Plan: Last-Minute Rescue Guide

Got a week before your GCSE Maths exam? This day-by-day plan covers every major topic, builds in past paper practice, and prioritises the questions most likely to come up.

GCSEMathsAI Team·5 February 2025
Exam prep7 min read

OCR GCSE Maths (J560): Complete Guide to Topics, Papers & Exam Strategy

OCR GCSE Mathematics is sat by hundreds of thousands of students. This complete guide covers the J560 specification, paper structure, grade boundaries and how OCR questions differ from AQA and Edexcel.

GCSEMathsAI Team·1 February 2025

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All 245 GCSE Maths topics

Step-by-step guides with worked examples for every topic on the spec.

GCSE Maths glossary

60+ key terms in plain English — command words to vocab.

Command-word guides

"Show that", "Hence", "Estimate" — how to answer every type.

Formula sheet (PDF)

Every formula you need as a free printable download.

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