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Maths, explained properly.

Live online Maths tuition for GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level, in groups of six students at most.

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Small enough to be personal. Structured enough to keep moving. And at a more sustainable cost than weekly private tuition.

Groups of three to six. One tutor. Live, every week.

  1. 01Individual attention

    Every student is seen.

    Every student is questioned, checked and helped during the lesson, rather than disappearing into a large class.

  2. 02Structure and consistency

    A rhythm that builds.

    A fixed weekly programme creates rhythm and accountability, and gives students the sustained practice that steady progress depends on.

  3. 03Learning with others

    Better together.

    Students hear each other’s questions, compare approaches and solve problems together, which deepens understanding and keeps them motivated.

Two groups, forming now.

£18a session

£108 for each six-week block, paid only once the group is confirmed.

Lessons
60 minutes, live online
Programme
Six-week blocks
Group size
3 to 6 students
  1. Forming now

    Years 10–11

    GCSE & IGCSE Higher Maths

    For Higher-tier students broadly working around Grades 5–7 who want stronger understanding, exam technique and consistency to move higher.

    Weekly evening group

    Final day and time agreed around the availability of the first cohort.

    Register interest for GCSE & IGCSE Higher Maths

    No payment to register. Confirmed once 3 compatible students have registered.

  2. Forming now

    Years 12–13

    AS & A-Level Maths

    For students who want stronger mathematical understanding, better consistency and more confident exam technique.

    Weekly evening group

    Final day and time agreed around the availability of the first cohort.

    Register interest for AS & A-Level Maths

    No payment to register. Confirmed once 3 compatible students have registered.

Nikodem, on his lessons

How I teach

Every topic goes round the same loop, until it holds up in an exam.

  1. Explain

    I break each idea down until it makes sense. If one explanation doesn’t land, I’ll use an analogy or come at it another way, adapting to the students in the group.

  2. Work it out

    I don’t hand over the answer. I ask questions and guide students so they reach the solution themselves.

  3. Explain it back

    Students regularly explain a concept or method back to me. Being able to teach an idea to someone else is a strong test of whether it’s really understood.

  4. Drill it

    Maths needs repetition. We work through lots of questions, exam-style problems and past papers, so techniques become familiar and reliable.

  5. Then round again, with the next idea.

Relaxed doesn’t mean unstructured.

Lessons are conversational, and the pace follows the students in the group. I’d rather be approachable and relatable than act like a strict classroom teacher, but every lesson stays focused and builds towards the exam.

What a lesson actually looks like

One hour, live online, with the maths written out as we go.

  • Live working

    Lessons are live and online. I share my screen and write on an iPad, so every step of the working appears clearly as I explain it.

  • Shared notes

    Worked examples and notes go into a shared OneNote notebook, so students keep them after the lesson.

  • Practice material

    I have worksheets and topic question sets covering the course, and we use plenty of exam questions and past-paper practice.

Meet Nikodem

Nikodem Rajpold, Great Theory’s tutor
Nikodem taking a selfie on a mountain hike, in sunglasses and a cap, with forested ridges behind him
Off the clock, out in the mountains.

Nikodem Rajpold has tutored Maths for more than three years, at GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level.

Students and parents describe his teaching as patient and methodical. Read their reviews

tutoring GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level Maths
3+ years
background check
Enhanced DBS
Economics, Finance & Management, Queen Mary University of London
Third-year BSc
on FindTutors, from students and parents
5.0 from 7 reviews

Also

  • Volunteer maths mentor / Teaching Assistant at Wimbledon College, supporting GCSE Maths students
  • Internship at EY in Financial Risk & Analytics Consulting

What students and parents say

  • “I really recommend Nikodem as a tutor. We had lessons once a week covering all maths GCSE content. He got me from a grade 5 from the beginning of the year to a grade 9 at the end and now thanks to him I’m able to do Maths A Level.”

    MajaJanuary 2024, via FindTutors (opens in a new tab)Individual outcomes vary.
  • “Really great in helping me focus on the vital areas of the gcse course content, that make up your marks and teaching the technique behind answering these questions, in the most clear and easy to understand way, especially for someone like myself with ADHD which has difficulty in doing this. Nikodem is a great lad who with a naturally patient and methodical approach to teaching.”

    MaxJanuary 2024, via FindTutors (opens in a new tab)
  • “Nikodem helped my son with his year 10 maths as he was struggling he got him from a grade 5 to a grade 7. However the thing that i loved so much about Nikodem is he got my son to enjoy his Maths!”

    Emily RenderJanuary 2024, via FindTutors (opens in a new tab)Individual outcomes vary.
  1. From registering to the first lesson.

    Nothing to pay until your group is confirmed.

  2. Step 1: Register interest

    Tell us a little about the student and which evenings could work. No payment is taken.

  3. Step 2: Complete a short diagnostic

    A short diagnostic helps tailor the teaching to the students in the group.

  4. Step 3: Group confirmed

    Once at least 3 compatible students have registered, the day and time are confirmed with parents and you’ll receive a secure payment link.

  5. Step 4: Start learning

    Weekly live lessons on Google Meet, with targeted homework and regular feedback for parents.

Questions parents ask

Which exam boards do you support?

GCSE and IGCSE teaching is topic-based, so the core content is relevant across the major specifications: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE. The specifications do differ in places, so exam-board-specific questions are used where relevant.

Who is the GCSE & IGCSE group for?

Students in Years 10–11 sitting the Higher tier, broadly working around Grades 5–7, who want stronger understanding, better exam technique and more consistency to move higher.

When are lessons?

Each group meets once a week on a weekday evening. The final day and time are agreed around the availability of the first students to register, then confirmed with parents before any payment is taken.

When do I pay?

Registering interest is free. Payment is only requested once the group is confirmed, when you'll receive a secure payment link for the block.

What happens if a student misses a lesson?

Individual missed sessions aren't refunded, but you'll receive the resources and the work covered so the student can catch up.

Is homework set?

Yes. Short, targeted practice follows each lesson to reinforce what was covered.

Where are lessons held?

Lessons are live and online, on Google Meet.