Maths AS-level Self-study

I wanted to add Maths AS-level classes to my A-level timetable, but they are full (my fault for making the decision 2-weeks after the start of the new academic year).


So, I'm now going to self-study. Edexcel.

So - which books are best to buy? Any Youtube videos or online lessons?

Which units are best to study?

Have you checked that this is ok with your school? You have exams and coursework to do through them so you need them on board. They will also be able to advise with what you've asked.

I'm a mature student - hence, why priority has gone to those 17-19 studying A-levels for maths,and there hasn't been any spaces for me.

- Is there coursework for maths?

- Being a mature student I don't really have any friendship links within the college. Although I sit next to those who study maths in Chemistry - they told me the exam board. They currently don't have textbooks for maths, as the haven't been given to them, but I can get those when the time comes. I tend to have a couple of different text books when studying a subject anyway (more practice questions).

- As there are several maths classes and hundreds of students under them, the maths department doesn't have time or resources to support me.

There is no coursework for A level maths if you are doing Edexcel.


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The best books for maths is none...
There are a lot of free resources online for edexcel maths, such as physics and maths tutors (they have free notes and question banks), mathsgenie, examsolutions (to actually learn the content).

Plus there is this website called thestudentroom, which is a forums for students and there are various threads for maths.

And there is no coursework for maths

Thanks. That'll save some money - although I do love a textbook. But, college library might have textbooks too.


Also, I did AS-level Edexcel Maths 10-years ago, but didn't sit the exam as I couldn't manage the paper quick enough and couldn't get above a D/C in mock papers (not lack of ability). I just can't remember what I and didn't do, I do have my old Mechanics book though (didn't have a choice then), though no notes. Having spoken to others, I've been told I just need to practice and practice, like running - and eventually I can up my speed for the exam too. So I'm not going in completely blind or new to this.

Thanks. That'll save some money - although I do love a textbook. But, college library might have textbooks too.


Also, I did AS-level Edexcel Maths 10-years ago, but didn't sit the exam as I couldn't manage the paper quick enough and couldn't get above a D/C in mock papers (not lack of ability). I just can't remember what I and didn't do, I do have my old Mechanics book though (didn't have a choice then), though no notes. Having spoken to others, I've been told I just need to practice and practice, like running - and eventually I can up my speed for the exam too. So I'm not going in completely blind or new to this.

Thank-you, I've ordered some secondhand text books and bookmarked some stuff. I'll get started tomorrow.

Found out the exam board is OCR now; despite the four students I spoke to saying Edexcel (bizarrely). Spec looks the same though - and I'd rather sit it there, then I can get onto A2 at the college. Self-studying is okay, and I have done it before, but sometimes I lack the self-motivation. Fortunately it is the only AS exam I plan on sitting too (due to linear spec' for others).

Slightly worried about OCR though - threads on here saying it's harder, apparently. I imagine that could be subjective though.

OCR or OCR-MEI ?
They are quite different specifications. OCR-MEI does have course work in the C3 unit that students usually do over the summer between AS and A2.


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