Why Easter & Holiday Revision Decides GCSE Grades
The Easter break is the single most decisive window in Year 11. Here is how our structured holiday blocks turn fragile understanding into exam-ready precision.
Eliminate "Near Miss" Mistakes
Students rarely fail through lack of trying; they lose 10–18 marks per paper to examiner traps, vague command word responses ("evaluate" vs "explain"), and untracked calculation units.
Master All Required Practicals
At least 15% of total GCSE Science marks test required practicals: error analysis, independent variables, chromatography formulas, and titration apparatus. We drill every single practical.
Direct Marking by an Examiner
Fiaraz Iqbal has marked real GCSE papers for decades. You learn exactly what words trigger marks on the official mark scheme and which common student phrases score zero.
Holiday Revision Packages & Block Bookings
Fixed at £35 per 60-minute lesson. Book single target booster sessions or reserve structured holiday blocks for maximum continuity.
Single Session
Target a specific challenging topic or trial our live examiner teaching.
- 1 live online lesson (60 mins)
- Choice of 10am or 5pm slot
- Past-paper question booklet
- Full examiner mark scheme
- Direct Q&A with tutor
Half-Term Block
1 hour daily for 1 week (Monday to Friday) to consolidate half-term modules.
- 5 live 1-hour lessons (Mon–Fri)
- 10am–11am or 5pm–6pm slot
- Science, Maths, or Biology/Chemistry
- Daily homework & examiner feedback
- Small group of 5–6 students max
Easter / Term Break
2 weeks of daily exam coaching (10 lessons) for comprehensive Paper 1 & 2 mastery.
- 10 live 1-hour sessions (2 weeks Mon–Fri)
- Split across Science & Maths available
- 10am–11am or 5pm–6pm guaranteed slot
- Full mock paper marking & grade breakdown
- Calculation & 6-marker masterclasses
- 1-on-1 progress check-in with parents
Summer Holidays
4 weeks of daily intensive mentoring (20 lessons) for Year 10 into 11 acceleration.
- 20 live 1-hour sessions (4 weeks)
- Complete foundation + advanced curriculum
- High-level problem solving & algebra drills
- Pre-A-Level Chemistry & Biology transition
- Comprehensive progress report
Weekly Lesson Rota: 10am–11am & 5pm–6pm
Lessons run 5 days a week from Monday to Friday. Choose the morning slot (10am–11am) or evening slot (5pm–6pm) that fits your holiday routine.
Monday to Friday Holiday Masterclass Timetable
All sessions taught live online via secure classroom link| Day | Morning Slot (10am–11am) | Evening Slot (5pm–6pm) | Core Focus & Examiner Skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 – 11:00 AM Chemistry GCSE Quantitative & Moles |
5:00 – 6:00 PM Chemistry Organic & Bonding Traps |
Calculation walkthroughs, conservation of mass, limiting reactants & concentration |
| Tuesday | 10:00 – 11:00 AM Biology Cell Biology & Transport |
5:00 – 6:00 PM Biology Genetics & Homeostasis |
6-mark long answer structuring, required practicals (osmosis/microscopy) |
| Wednesday | 10:00 – 11:00 AM GCSE Maths Algebra & Quadratics |
5:00 – 6:00 PM GCSE Maths Higher Trigonometry & Surds |
Formula derivation, completing the square, quadratic graphs & vector proofs |
| Thursday | 10:00 – 11:00 AM Physics Electricity & Circuits |
5:00 – 6:00 PM Physics Forces, Energy & Motion |
Multi-step physics equations, unit conversions, I-V characteristics & specific heat capacity |
| Friday | 10:00 – 11:00 AM Past Papers Timed Exam Walkthrough |
5:00 – 6:00 PM Mark Schemes Examiner Moderation Debrief |
Real unseen question breakdown, examiner "list rule" guidance, live student answer critique |
Calculate Your Booking & Reserve Your Slot
Select your subject, preferred time, and number of lessons to see the exact cost and prefill your WhatsApp booking request.
The Examiner Advantage: What Makes Us Different
Why paying £35 for an experienced AQA examiner and former headteacher delivers 3x more grade value than standard tuition.
| Feature | Typical Commercial Tutoring Agency | The Maths & Science Tutor (Fiaraz Iqbal) |
|---|---|---|
| Instructor Credentials | Undergraduate students or generic classroom teachers | Former Secondary Headteacher & Senior AQA Examiner |
| Mark Scheme Mastery | Reads mark schemes from the student side without scoring insight | Direct examiner knowledge: Knows the list rule, alternative wording allowances, and zero-mark traps |
| Class Group Size | Mass webinars (20 to 60 students) where students hide | Strictly capped at 5–6 students per cohort |
| Timings & Accessibility | Inflexible weekly evening slots | Dedicated 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM slots 5 days a week |
| Transparent Pricing | Subscription lock-ins (£45–£70/hr) with admin fees | £35 / session flat rate with transparent 5, 10 & 20-lesson block bookings |
High-Yield Holiday Revision Modules
Every 60-minute lesson is laser-focused on the topics that students historically struggle with most on Papers 1 and 2.
GCSE Biology
- Microscopy, cell magnification & standard form
- Osmosis, diffusion & active transport graphs
- Enzymes, pH/temperature rate calculations
- Monoclonal antibodies & monoclonal uses
- Genetics, Punnett squares & cystic fibrosis
- Photosynthesis limiting factors & respiration
GCSE Chemistry
- Relative formula mass ($M_r$) & mole equations
- Reacting mass, percentage yield & atom economy
- Electrolysis of molten salts & aqueous solutions
- Exothermic vs endothermic bond energy math
- Titration calculations & standard solutions
- Organic functional groups, cracking & polymers
GCSE Physics
- Specific heat capacity & latent heat equations
- Series vs parallel resistance rules & circuits
- Work done, kinetic energy & power efficiency
- Newton's laws, velocity-time graph gradients
- Density formulas & internal energy changes
- Radioactivity half-life decay curves & isotopes
GCSE Mathematics
- Quadratics: factorising, formula & completing the square
- Surds & fractional index laws
- Circle theorems & geometric proofs
- Direct & inverse proportion equations
- Trigonometry (sine/cosine rule, 3D triangles)
- Probability tree diagrams & Venn diagrams
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our holiday classes, booking options, and format.