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Feel confident going into your National 5 Maths exam with expert support that makes a difference.

  • Focused, professional tuition tailored to the National 5 curriculum

  • Choose your practice: mix full exam-style questions or target specific topics

  • Weekly lessons online or at your local tuition centre

  • Unlimited access to high-quality revision materials

  • Track your progress with regular updates and instant feedback after every session

National 5 maths tutors near me

We have expert National 5 tutors across Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. Find an Explore Learning centre near you!

Need something closer to home? Try our experienced online maths tutors for National 5:

Flexible tuition to suit your family

Group Session
GCSE Maths

Helping students earn top grades while developing valuable skills that create future opportunities.

1 session a week from

£29
per session
Per session
£124 per month

2 sessions a week from

£19
per session
Per session
£164 per month
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1:1 Session
GCSE Maths

Helping students earn top grades while developing valuable skills that create future opportunities.

1 session a week from

£39
per session
Per session
£170 per month
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2 sessions a week from

£31
per session
Per session
£270 per month

In Centre Tuition

A tutor will support a group of up to 6 children with their own individualised work.

In Centre Tuition

A tutor will support a group of up to 6 children with their own individualised work.

GCSE Maths

Online Tuition

One-to-one tuition in a safe and secure online environment. Tutors will provide targeted practise of tricky areas and homework support.

GCSE Maths

Online Tuition

One-to-one tuition in a safe and secure online environment. Tutors will provide targeted practise of tricky areas and homework support.

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Tuition from £18 per session

Available online and in your local tuition centre from £159 per month

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Meet our National 5 maths tutors

At Explore Learning, we’re proud to offer exceptional tutors and safe, supportive learning environments.

All of our National 5 tutors are:

  • Fully DBS checked & directly employed by Explore Learning

  • High achievers in maths, from top National 5 results to degree-level qualifications

  • Guided by expert education advisors for consistent, high-quality teaching

  • Inspiring role models who connect with students as mentors and peers

  • Experts in exam technique, helping students stay focused and succeed under pressure

Smart, exam-focused preparation

In maths exams, questions jump between topics, and so should your revision.

At Explore Learning, we go beyond just practising one area at a time. Our National 5 students get the chance to:

  • Target tricky topics with focused support

  • Build flexibility by switching between subjects, just like in the real exam

  • Boost confidence and exam readiness through realistic, varied practice

This approach strengthens revision skills and sets students up for success on exam day.

Exceptional support for parents

We know how hard it can be to get a clear picture of your child’s progress at National 5 level. That’s why we keep you fully in the loop with:

  • Regular progress meetings to discuss exam prep, learning attitude, and home revision strategies

  • Instant feedback after every session

  • Detailed progress reports showing how your child is moving through the curriculum and areas for them to practice

Plus, with 24/7 access to your member portal, you can always see:

  • A breakdown of what your child worked on in each session

  • Skill mastery charts that track their progress across topics

  • Strength areas to celebrate

  • Practice areas to support at home

National 5 curriculum

Get tailored support that covers all parts of the National 5 maths curriculum.

Number

  • Appreciation: work with appreciation/depreciation, including interest.

  • Indices: simplify expressions using the laws of indices and answer scientific notation questions.

  • Working with surds: simplify and rationalise denominators.

  • Fractions, decimals and percentages: convert between fractions, decimals and percentages, and interpret them in different contexts.

Trigonometry

  • Graphs of trigonometric functions: work out the amplitude, vertical translation, multiple angle and phase angle.

  • Trigonometric relationships: work with the sine, cosine and tangent of angles, periods, related angles and identities.

  • Sine and Cosine Rules: use the sine and cosine rules to find a side or angle in a triangle.

  • Bearings with trigonometry: use bearings with trigonometry to find a distance or direction.

Geometry

  • Vectors: construct geometric arguments using vectors, calculate the magnitude of vector components, and use vector components.

  • Circle geometry: calculate the length of an arc, and calculate the area of a sector.

  • Gradient: determine the gradient of a straight line given two points.

Algebra

  • Equations and inequalities: apply techniques for solving linear equations and understand inequalities.

  • Graphs: understand coordinates, plot and interpret various types of graphs.

  • Discriminant: use the discriminant and identify the roots in the correct terminology.

  • Algebraic fractions and expressions: reduce algebraic fractions to their simplest form, factorise algebraic expressions.

Statistics

  • Analysis: interpret and construct charts and diagrams, analyse data distributions.

  • Compare data: work out the interquartile range and the standard deviation.

  • Form a linear model from a given set of data: determine and use the equation of a best-fitting straight line on a scattergraph, and use it to estimate y and x

Proven results

Explore Learning is trusted by parents, recommended by teachers and loved by students.

93% of members passed their GCSE maths exams

86% of parents see an increase in confidence

20 years' experience

FAQs

When should I start National 5 maths tuition?

It’s never too early to get started—especially if there are areas you find challenging.

Our National 5 programme is designed for students from S3 onwards, offering tailored support and resources aligned to your exam board. For younger students, we offer maths and English programmes that build strong foundations ahead of National 5.

Do you offer homework support?

Yes! If your child is struggling with a particular homework topic, our tutors will revisit the topic and explain it in a way that helps them feel confident completing it independently.

Are Explore Learning’s National 5 maths tutors qualified teachers?

Our tutors aren’t qualified school teachers—but they are professional educators, employed and trained by Explore Learning. Many come from top UK universities and have a strong background in maths. They’re passionate, relatable, and excellent role models who know how to explain tricky concepts in a way that clicks with teens.

How do online lessons work?

Your teen will connect with their tutor via a live video call. Both the tutor and student can access the same interactive learning resources, working side by side on the screen. Tutors can spot when a student is struggling and offer direct, timely support to boost confidence and understanding.

How can I revise for my National 5 maths exam?

Revision can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Our tutors will share proven revision strategies and help you build a realistic, structured plan. Together, you’ll stay on track each week, focusing on the topics that need the most attention.

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