Quick answer: IB Demystified has specialist maths and physics tutors available for every level — GCSE, A Level, IB, KS3, and university. Every tutor is a current or former examiner who knows exactly what earns marks. One tutor can cover both subjects, or we can match you with separate specialists. Book a free consultation →
1. Why Maths and Physics Go Together
Maths and physics are not just two separate subjects that happen to sit on the same timetable. They are genuinely connected at a deep level — and understanding one helps you get better at the other. This is one of the main reasons why many students choose to get a maths and physics tutor rather than two separate tutors.
Think about it this way. When you solve a physics problem — whether it is a GCSE forces question or an A Level energy problem — you are doing maths. You are rearranging equations, working with units, drawing graphs, and using trigonometry. If your maths is shaky, you will always struggle with physics no matter how well you understand the physics concepts. On the other side, physics gives maths a purpose. Students who only do maths on its own often struggle to see why differentiation or vectors matter. When a physics tutor shows you that differentiation describes how velocity changes into acceleration — it suddenly makes sense.
How Maths and Physics Connect at Each Level
- GCSE: Speed = distance ÷ time (division and rearranging); wave calculations (multiplication); pressure and moments (algebra); graphs of motion (gradient = speed)
- A Level: Differentiation and integration to solve mechanics problems; vectors for forces and fields; logarithms for radioactive decay; complex algebra for circuits
- IB: Calculus in kinematics and fields; statistics in uncertainty analysis; trigonometry in wave motion and optics; matrices in mechanics
- University: Differential equations throughout classical mechanics; linear algebra in quantum mechanics; complex numbers in electromagnetism
A tutor who understands both subjects can point these connections out as they teach, which means you build real understanding — not just isolated knowledge in two separate boxes.
2. What a Maths and Physics Tutor Actually Does
A lot of people picture a tutor sitting next to a student and going through homework. That is part of it — but a really good maths and physics tutor does much more than that. Here is what you can actually expect:
Finds your gaps
The first thing a good tutor does is figure out exactly where you are losing marks. Not just “you are weak at physics” but specifically “you are losing marks on circuit problems because your algebra goes wrong when you rearrange for current.”
Explains things differently
If a classroom explanation did not click, a tutor finds a different way in. Some students need diagrams. Some need worked examples first. Some need to understand the theory before the numbers. A tutor adapts.
Watches you work
This is the most important thing a tutor does that no video or website can do. They watch you solve a problem in real time and catch exactly where your thinking goes wrong before the error becomes a habit.
Teaches exam technique
Knowing physics and maths is not enough by itself. You also need to know how to present answers to get full marks. Tutors who are examiners know exactly what the mark scheme rewards.
Works through past papers
Past papers are the single most valuable revision tool. A tutor can sit with you while you do them, mark your work to the exact mark scheme, and explain every mark you drop.
Builds confidence
Many students who struggle with maths and physics think they are “just not a science person.” This is almost never true. The right explanation, delivered patiently and clearly, changes everything.
Links maths to physics
A dual-specialist tutor constantly reinforces how the two subjects connect, so you are not learning them as separate silos but as one coherent way of thinking about the world.
Plans your revision
Before big exams, a good tutor helps you prioritise — which topics to focus on, how many past papers to do, which mark scheme words to use. Having a plan reduces stress enormously.
3. Maths and Physics Tutoring by Level
IB Demystified offers maths and physics tutoring for every level from KS3 through to university. Here is a detailed breakdown of what we cover at each stage:
KS3 Maths and Physics (Years 7, 8, 9)
KS3 is the stage where the foundations are laid. Students who get a solid grounding in algebra, equations, and the basic principles of forces, energy, and waves at KS3 find GCSE much easier. Students who skip over gaps at this stage often hit a wall in Year 10.
- Maths: Algebra basics, solving equations, graphs, proportion, fractions, percentages, geometry, statistics
- Physics: Forces and motion, energy transfers, waves basics, electricity fundamentals, the particle model
- Good for students who want to get ahead before GCSE, or who are falling behind and need to catch up
GCSE Maths and Physics Tutor
GCSE is when most students first feel the pressure of exams that really matter. A GCSE maths and physics tutor helps you fill gaps from KS3, keep up with the pace of school teaching, and build the exam technique that separates a grade 6 from a grade 8 or 9.
- GCSE Maths: Number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry, probability, statistics — Foundation and Higher tier for AQA, Edexcel, and OCR
- GCSE Physics: Forces, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism, atomic structure, space — AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and Combined Science Trilogy
- We also cover IGCSE for international students (Cambridge and Edexcel)
- Particular focus on required practicals, data analysis questions, and 6-mark extended writing questions
A Level Maths and Physics Tutor Online
The jump from GCSE to A Level in both maths and physics is significant. A Level Maths introduces calculus, complex proof, and mechanics. A Level Physics goes much deeper into every topic — and the mathematical demands increase sharply. Having an A Level maths and physics tutor in the first term of Year 12 can prevent the drift that leads many students to fall behind.
- A Level Maths: Pure (algebra, functions, calculus, proof, vectors), Statistics (data, distributions, hypothesis testing), Mechanics (kinematics, forces, moments, energy) — AQA, Edexcel, OCR, OCR MEI
- Further Maths: Complex numbers, matrices, further calculus, differential equations, polar coordinates
- A Level Physics: Mechanics, materials, waves, electricity and circuits, fields (gravitational, electric, magnetic), nuclear, particle physics, optional topics — AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Cambridge Pre-U
- Strong focus on past papers, mark scheme technique, and synoptic questions that link multiple topics
IB Maths and Physics Tutor Online
The IB Diploma is one of the most demanding pre-university programmes in the world, and Maths and Physics are among the most challenging IB subjects. An IB maths and physics tutor who is also an IB examiner has a completely different level of insight — they know exactly what a grade 7 answer looks like because they have marked them.
- IB Maths AA SL and HL: Functions, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, complex numbers (HL), proof, Paper 3 (HL)
- IB Maths AI SL and HL: Statistics, modelling, financial maths, graph theory (HL), Markov chains (HL), Paper 3 (HL)
- IB Physics SL and HL: Mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, electricity, fields, atomic and nuclear, quantum (HL), relativity (HL), astrophysics option
- Internal Assessment (IA) support for both Maths and Physics
- Extended Essay (EE) guidance for Maths and Physics topics
- Revision courses for DP1 and DP2 students
University Maths and Physics Tutor
University-level maths and physics introduces concepts that are genuinely hard — even for strong students. Quantum mechanics, real analysis, differential equations, electrodynamics — these require a completely different level of abstract thinking. Our university maths and physics tutor service is available for first and second-year undergraduates who need targeted support.
- Maths: Calculus, linear algebra, real analysis, differential equations, statistics, discrete maths
- Physics: Classical mechanics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, statistical mechanics
- Available for UK, US, and international university curricula
4. Topics Covered — Maths and Physics A to Z
Here is a full topic breakdown of what our maths and physics tutors cover across GCSE, A Level, and IB. Every single topic below is available in one-to-one sessions.
GCSE Maths Topics
- Number — fractions, decimals, powers, standard form
- Algebra — expressions, equations, inequalities, sequences
- Ratio, proportion, and rates of change
- Geometry — angles, area, volume, trigonometry
- Probability and statistics — data analysis, distributions
- Graphs — plotting, interpreting, gradient and area
- Vectors and transformations (Higher)
GCSE Physics Topics
- Forces — resultant forces, moments, pressure
- Energy — transfers, efficiency, power
- Waves — properties, sound, light, EM spectrum
- Electricity — circuits, resistance, power
- Magnetism — fields, motors, generators
- Atomic structure — nuclear radiation, nuclear equations
- Space — the solar system, lifecycles of stars
A Level Maths Topics
- Algebra — quadratics, functions, polynomials, partial fractions
- Calculus — differentiation, integration, differential equations
- Trigonometry — identities, radians, solving equations
- Exponentials and logarithms
- Vectors in 2D and 3D
- Statistics — probability, distributions, hypothesis testing
- Mechanics — kinematics, Newton’s laws, moments, energy
- Further Maths — complex numbers, matrices, proof
A Level Physics Topics
- Mechanics — kinematics, Newton’s laws, projectiles, circular motion
- Materials — Hooke’s law, Young’s modulus, stress and strain
- Waves — superposition, diffraction, interference, standing waves
- Electricity — circuits, resistance, EMF, internal resistance
- Fields — gravitational, electric, and magnetic fields
- Nuclear physics — radioactive decay, fission, fusion
- Particle physics — the standard model, quarks and leptons
- Quantum — photoelectric effect, wave-particle duality
IB Maths Topics
- AA and AI — both courses, SL and HL
- Functions, sequences, and series
- Trigonometry, exponentials, and logarithms
- Calculus — differentiation, integration, kinematics
- Probability and statistics — distributions, testing
- Complex numbers and proof (HL only)
- Paper 3 preparation (HL only)
- Internal Assessment — all aspects
IB Physics Topics
- Mechanics — kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum
- Thermal physics — temperature, gases, thermodynamics
- Waves and optics — sound, light, diffraction, resolution
- Electricity and magnetism — fields, circuits, induction
- Nuclear and quantum — radioactivity, photoelectric, spectra
- Relativity and quantum physics (HL only)
- Options — astrophysics, engineering, medical, special relativity
- Internal Assessment — lab design and write-up
5. Why Choose IB Demystified as Your Maths and Physics Tutor
There are a lot of tutoring platforms and individual tutors out there. Here is what makes IB Demystified different — and why it matters for your grades:
All tutors are examiners
Every tutor at IB Demystified is a current or former examiner for their subject. They have sat on the marking side of the table and know exactly what earns marks and what loses them.
Dual maths and physics specialists
We have tutors who are qualified and experienced in both Maths and Physics. You can have one tutor for both subjects, or two separate specialists — whichever works best for you.
All sessions recorded
Every session is recorded automatically. You can go back and rewatch any part of a session whenever you need a refresher — especially useful in the run-up to exams.
Interactive whiteboard
Our virtual classroom has a shared interactive whiteboard where both you and the tutor can write equations, draw diagrams, and work through problems together in real time.
Available worldwide
Students from 55+ countries join our sessions every week. Sessions are available 7 days a week across all time zones — including evenings and weekends.
Regular parent updates
After every session, parents receive a summary of what was covered, what was practised, and where the focus should be before the next session.
Free first consultation
Your first consultation with a matched tutor is completely free. You meet the tutor, discuss your needs, and see how they explain things — before spending a penny.
Flexible packages
Choose from weekly sessions, intensive exam prep packages, or single topic sessions. You are not locked into a long-term contract.
📘 See our tutors: Browse every maths and physics tutor at IB Demystified — their qualifications, exam experience, subjects, and student reviews all in one place.
6. How Online Maths and Physics Tutoring Works
Getting started with a maths and physics tutor online is quick and simple. Here is exactly how it works from your first enquiry to your first session:
Book your free consultation
Click here to book. Tell us which subjects you need help with, what level you are at, which exam board, your target grade, and when your exams are. The more detail you give us, the better we can match you.
We match you with the right tutor
Within 24 hours, we will recommend a specific tutor based on your level, exam board, and what you need. You can review their profile and experience before confirming. If you need both Maths and Physics, we can recommend one dual specialist or two separate tutors.
Choose your package
Browse our tutoring packages. You can book a single session to try it, a weekly package for regular support, or an intensive block of sessions for exam preparation.
Join your first session
On the day of your session, you join a video call through your browser — no downloads or software needed. The interactive whiteboard opens automatically. Your tutor will have already looked at your level and needs and prepared a focused session plan.
Get your session notes and next steps
After every session, your tutor sends a summary of what was covered, questions you should practise before next time, and any topics that still need work. Your session recording is available to rewatch immediately.
Track your improvement
Over 8 to 12 weeks of regular sessions, you will see clear improvement in your understanding, your confidence, and your marks on practice papers. Most students notice a difference within the first 3 to 4 sessions.
7. Physics and Maths Tutor (PMT) vs One-to-One Tutoring
If you have searched for a maths and physics tutor, you have almost certainly come across Physics and Maths Tutor (also known as PMT) at physicsandmathstutor.com. It is one of the most popular revision websites in the UK, and for good reason — it is free, it has a huge collection of past papers, revision notes, and topic questions, and it covers a wide range of GCSE and A Level subjects.
But here is the important thing to understand: PMT is a revision website, not a tutoring service. It gives you materials to work through independently. It cannot watch you work, find your specific mistakes, answer your specific question, or adapt to what you personally need. These are the things that a real one-to-one tutor does.
| Feature | Physics & Maths Tutor Website (PMT) | IB Demystified 1-to-1 Tutor |
|---|---|---|
| Past papers and revision notes | ✓ Free | ✓ Used in sessions |
| Personalised to your gaps | ✗ No | ✓ Yes — every session |
| Watches you work and corrects mistakes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes — in real time |
| Explains things differently if you do not understand | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Available to answer your specific question | ✗ No | ✓ Yes — during and between sessions |
| Exam technique and mark scheme coaching | ✗ No | ✓ Yes — examiner-led |
| Session recordings | ✗ No | ✓ Every session |
| IB-specific content and IA support | Limited | ✓ Full IB coverage |
| Cost | Free | Paid — see packages |
The honest advice is: use PMT as part of your revision — it is an excellent free resource for finding past papers and topic questions. But do not use it as a substitute for a tutor if you have specific gaps, are falling behind, or want to push from a grade 6 to a grade 8 or 9. Those improvements come from personalised feedback, not from more practice materials.
📘 Looking for the best of both? Our tutors use past papers and revision materials from resources like PMT alongside their own examiner-level expertise. You get the best materials AND the expert guidance on how to use them. Book a free consultation →
8. Online Maths and Physics Tutor vs In-Person
A lot of parents ask this question when they first consider tutoring: is online as good as in-person? The short answer is yes — for most students, online maths and physics tutoring is just as effective as sitting in the same room. For many students, it is actually better.
Why Online Works So Well for Maths and Physics
- The whiteboard is the same. In physics and maths, most of the teaching happens through diagrams, equations, and worked examples on a board. The virtual whiteboard replicates this perfectly — both the student and tutor can write, draw, and annotate in real time.
- Sessions are recorded. This is something in-person tutoring simply cannot offer. Being able to rewatch a session the night before an exam is genuinely valuable.
- No travel, no wasted time. A one-hour session is a full hour of learning, not 40 minutes of learning and 20 minutes of the tutor driving to your house.
- Access to better tutors. In-person tutoring limits you to whoever lives near you. Online tutoring gives you access to the best tutors in the country — including IB examiners and published physicists who would never travel to your town.
- More flexible scheduling. Evening sessions, weekend sessions, last-minute revision sessions the night before an exam — all much easier to arrange online.
✅ The one thing that matters most: Whether it is online or in-person, the single biggest factor in whether tutoring works is the quality and fit of the tutor. A brilliant tutor online will get far better results than an average tutor in person. That is why at IB Demystified we are careful about who we put on our platform — not just subject knowledge, but the ability to explain clearly and patiently.
9. How Much Does a Maths and Physics Tutor Cost?
Pricing for a maths and physics tutor varies quite a bit depending on the level, the tutor’s experience, and whether you go through a platform or hire independently. Here is a realistic guide to what you can expect to pay in the UK market:
| Level | Typical Market Rate | IB Demystified |
|---|---|---|
| KS3 (Years 7–9) | £25 – £45 per hour | Competitive rates — contact us |
| GCSE Maths and Physics | £30 – £60 per hour | Competitive — see packages |
| A Level Maths and Physics | £40 – £80 per hour | Competitive — see packages |
| IB Maths and Physics | £50 – £90 per hour | Competitive — see packages |
| University Level | £50 – £100+ per hour | Contact us for rates |
At IB Demystified, we offer packages that bring the per-session cost down for students who book regular weekly sessions. We also have intensive revision packages for students with upcoming exams. All packages are on our tutoring packages page.
💡 Worth knowing: The cheapest tutor is almost never the best value. A highly experienced examiner-level tutor at £60 per hour who identifies and fixes your key problem in 4 sessions will get you to a grade 9. A less experienced tutor at £30 per hour who does not pinpoint the real issue might need 20 sessions to achieve the same thing — and still not get there. Value for money in tutoring comes from results, not from hourly rate.
10. Signs You Need a Maths and Physics Tutor
Here are the most common signs that it is time to look for a maths and physics tutor. If any of these feel familiar, acting sooner is always better than acting later:
- You understand things in class but cannot do questions at home alone. This is very common and it means your understanding is surface-level — a tutor helps you build the deeper understanding that lets you apply knowledge independently.
- Your mock paper mark is lower than you expected given how much you revised. This usually means you are revising the wrong way — recognising answers rather than being able to produce them. A tutor can fix this.
- You panic when you see a question phrased in a way you have not seen before. This is an exam technique problem as much as a knowledge problem. An examiner-tutor knows exactly how to teach you to handle unfamiliar questions.
- You are trying to do A Level or IB Physics but your algebra keeps letting you down. This is the most common problem in A Level and IB Physics. The physics understanding is there but the maths falls apart when equations get complex. A dual maths and physics tutor fixes both simultaneously.
- You are aiming for a grade 9, 7, or 6 but stuck at a 7, 5, or 4. The final push from a good grade to an excellent one is often the hardest, because the gains at the top require precision rather than effort. A tutor who marks to the exact mark scheme shows you exactly what the last few marks look like.
- You have an IB Internal Assessment (IA) that is not coming together. The IA is worth 20% of your grade and most students underperform on it because they do not fully understand the assessment criteria. Our IB tutors provide specialist IA support.
11. How to Get Started
Getting a maths and physics tutor from IB Demystified takes about five minutes. Here is all you need to do:
- Go to the booking page: ibdemystified.com/book-free-meeting
- Tell us what you need: Which subjects (maths, physics, or both), which level, which exam board, your target grade, and when your exams are
- We match you within 24 hours: We will recommend the right tutor and send you their profile to review
- Meet your tutor for free: Your first consultation is free — meet the tutor, ask questions, and see how they explain things before deciding
- Start your sessions: Choose a package and book your first proper session. That is it.
🎓 Not sure if you need Maths, Physics, or both? That is exactly the kind of thing we can work out in your free consultation. Tell us where your grades are and where you want them to be — and we will recommend the most efficient path to get there.
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12. Frequently Asked Questions
Maths and physics are deeply connected — you cannot do physics without using maths. Many students find that the real reason they struggle with physics is actually a maths problem — weak algebra, confusion with rearranging equations, or difficulty with calculus at A Level. A combined maths and physics tutor can tackle both at once, reinforcing the maths skills that physics needs and using physics to make abstract maths feel meaningful.
Yes — many qualified tutors are specialists in both subjects, particularly at GCSE and A Level. Physics and Maths are typically studied together at university by engineers and physicists, so many of our tutors hold degrees that combine both. At IB Demystified, we have tutors with examiner qualifications in both Maths and Physics. However, for very advanced HL IB or Further Maths work, some students prefer to use two separate subject specialists — and we can arrange that too.
Physics and Maths Tutor (PMT) at physicsandmathstutor.com is a popular free revision website that provides past papers, revision notes, and topic questions for GCSE and A Level students. It is a very useful resource for revision materials. However, it is not a tutoring service — it cannot watch you work, identify your specific mistakes, explain things differently, or give you personalised feedback. A real one-to-one maths and physics tutor at IB Demystified does all of those things. We recommend using PMT resources alongside your sessions, not instead of tutoring.
Rates depend on the level and tutor experience. In the UK market, GCSE maths and physics tutors typically charge between £30 and £60 per hour. A Level tutors usually charge £40 to £80. IB tutors tend to charge £50 to £90 per hour. IB Demystified offers packages that reduce the per-session rate for regular weekly bookings. Visit our packages page for current pricing, and remember your first consultation is free.
For the vast majority of students, yes — online tutoring is just as effective as in-person, and for many students it is actually better. In Maths and Physics especially, almost all of the teaching happens through writing equations and drawing diagrams — and our interactive whiteboard replicates this perfectly. Sessions are also recorded, which in-person sessions cannot be. The most important factor is the quality of the tutor, not the delivery method.
Our tutors cover all major UK exam boards for both subjects: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and OCR MEI for Maths; AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and Cambridge Pre-U for Physics. For international students, we cover IGCSE (Cambridge and Edexcel), IB Diploma (Maths AA, Maths AI, and IB Physics at both SL and HL), and AP Physics and AP Calculus. We also cover WJEC for students in Wales and CCEA for Northern Ireland students.
Most students notice a real difference in their confidence within the first two or three sessions — particularly because they start to understand the “why” behind methods they have been memorising. Measurable improvement in practice paper marks usually shows up within 6 to 8 weeks of regular weekly sessions. Students doing intensive exam prep over 4 to 6 weeks typically see clear improvement in timed practice paper scores.
Yes. The IB Internal Assessment is worth 20% of your final grade in both Maths and Physics, and it is one of the most misunderstood parts of the IB. Our IB tutors provide full IA support — from choosing a suitable topic, through the exploration, to the write-up and ensuring you meet all five assessment criteria. Visit the IB tutoring page for more detail on what IA support includes.
Yes — some students are preparing for A Levels in some subjects while also exploring IB or sitting a combination of qualifications. Our tutors are flexible and can work across both systems. Contact us through the free consultation page and explain your specific situation — we will find the right tutor for you.
Further Maths and Physics is a challenging combination but a very common one for students aiming at engineering, physics, or computer science at competitive universities. Our Further Maths tutors cover the full content — complex numbers, matrices, further mechanics, further statistics, differential equations — alongside A Level Physics. We have several tutors who are specialists in exactly this combination. Book a free consultation and we will match you with the right person.