
Struggling with the maths in science questions? You’re not alone. Many students lose marks simply because they haven’t been shown a clear, structured way to tackle them.
This course is designed to strengthen your maths-in-science skills and give you the confidence to face GCSE science exam papers with a calm, methodical approach. Each lesson uses step-by-step strategies that are easy to follow and repeat, no matter the topic or question type.
You'll start with the basics and build up gradually, increasing in complexity to ensure you're ready for any maths-based question across all six GCSE science papers. With plenty of guided practice and model answers, this course will help you pick up valuable marks to boost your exam grade and feel fully prepared on exam day.
Course curriculum
Early Access 2025
Each unit follows a consistent structure: Introduction, Independent Practice, and Check Your Answers. Throughout the course, you’ll also complete periodic Progress Checks to monitor your understanding and identify any areas where further support or learning might be helpful.
By the end of this course, you will have secured the essential mathematical skills needed to tackle the maths content in GCSE science exams with confidence.
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1Unit 1: Substituting values into formula
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2Unit 2: Selecting the correct formula
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3Progress Check 1
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4Unit 3: Converting values into standard units
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5Progress Check 2
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6Unit 4: Rearranging the subject of a formula
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7Unit 5: Significant figures
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8Progress Check 3
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9Unit 6: Standard form - not available in early access
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10Unit 7: Linking formula (higher) - not available in early access
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11Progress Check 4
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12Course Workbook
Cost
Early Access 2025 – Special Offer
We've brought this course forward ahead of schedule to support students sitting their exams this summer. This early access version gives you the chance to develop key skills and exam strategies just in time to make a real difference to your confidence, and your final GCSE grade.
To make this possible, Units 6 and 7 are not yet included in the early access release. But don’t worry, there’s still a wealth of guidance, worked examples, and exam-style practice designed to significantly boost your performance.
We’ve also decided to offer this early access version at a substantial discount, to ensure as many students as possible can benefit. This reflects both the course’s nearly complete status and our commitment to helping students walk into their exams feeling prepared and confident.
If you’re preparing for your 2026 exams, this is the ideal time to enrol. You’ll gain immediate access to Units 1–5, receive Units 6 and 7 as soon as they’re released, and enjoy all future updates at no extra cost, all at a fantastic early access price.

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