Key Stage 3 courses

Excel Maths (Typically Year 9) 

The start of a 3 year journey towards Higher iGCSE maths 

£55/month

2x50 min lessons each week

Lessons take place from 11:20 to 12:10 on Thursday and Friday mornings

Lessons take place each week on Thursday and Friday following the Conwy school holiday dates, meaning there are no lessons during school holidays. This provides a balanced rhythm of learning and rest. 

Our Maths pathways are designed to meet students where they are, providing the right level of challenge and support whilst progressing towards their higher iGCSE examination. 

KS3 Excel iGCSE Maths

(Typically ages 13-14/Year 9)

Ideal for learners with secure foundations, ready to start work on a 3 year journey towards Higher iGCSE Maths.

Engage and build confidence

We want students to feel inspired by Maths, enjoy the challenge, and grow in confidence through success.

Interconnection and Depth

We want students to be able to see the connections between topics and also have the opportunity to study ideas in depth.

A Firm Foundation

We will provide firm foundations and develop the core knowledge and skills needed for confident progression to iGCSE.

Please see our GCSE section for the one and 2 year pathways towards higher iGCSE.

Every journey is different, and our students can request to move between KS3 Excel (3 year iGCSE journey) and the one or two year pathways. This flexible approach ensures that every student works at the right level, builds confidence, and continues to make strong progress.

Courses can also be joined partway through the year and previous homework with links to Dr Frost videos will be provided to help ensure a smooth transition.

If you’re unsure which course is the best starting point, please get in touch — we will happily arrange a time to discuss the options and help you decide.

These courses will be webinar style. This means I am the only one talking, there will be no cameras or microphones on except mine. The students will be able to chat to me via the chat box system, but not with each other.

Many home-education and tuition programmes offer just one Maths lesson each week — but we believe that two lessons a week provides the ideal balance for effective learning.

Our sessions take place on consecutive days (Thursday and Friday), giving students the opportunity to build and deepen their understanding across the two lessons while topics are still fresh. The following five-day gap before the next pair of sessions allows valuable time for practice and consolidation, helping new ideas to become secure and long-term knowledge.

This rhythm supports consistent progress, builds confidence, and keeps learning structured yet manageable within a home-education schedule.

We understand that sometimes students may be unable to attend a live lesson. All sessions are recorded and made available afterwards, so no one misses out on learning. Students can watch the recording at a convenient time and will receive the same independent tasks and resources as those who attended live. This ensures every student can stay on track and continue making progress, even if they can’t be there in person.

Excel

1. Linear Graphs

2. Transformations

3. Angles and Similarity

4. Pythagoras' Theorem

5. Trigonometry

6. Probability

7. Constructions

8. Calculator Methods

Textbooks

The following textbooks are highly recommended:

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) 2nd editions

Student book 1 978 1 292 48617 8

Student book 2 978 1 292 75399 7 

Alternatively: the first edition (these do not include examples of the latest exam questions)

Student book 1 (1st edition) 978 0 435 18144 4

Student book 2 (1st edition) 978 0 435 18305 9

I also recommend the iGCSE mathematics CGP textbook and their exam practice question and 10 minute test books.

Lesson Notes and topic booklets

Lesson notes to complete during each session will be provided, along with a topic booklet containing key points and additional practice questions. 

Homework

Optional weekly homework tasks will be set through the Dr Frost Learning platform.

There will be end of topic assessments, which will take place both during lessons and set as additional homework. Andy will mark these and provide written feedback. These assessments are an important part of the learning process, helping students check their understanding, identify areas for improvement, and strengthen long-term retention of key concepts.

We believe that education should be accessible to everyone, which is why we offer our Mathmaticks courses at affordable prices. A full refund will be issued after the first 2 sessions if you do not wish to continue. All you need to do is email Andy before the third session at the start of week 2 and you will receive a full refund.