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Edexcel vs. AQA Maths (A Level) and syllabus?

Hey,

Does anyone know where I can get a detailed list of the topics covered (syllabus) in AQA A Maths (A Level)?

Also, I understand that both Edexcel and AQA cover Core Maths and Statistics; is there any significant difference? For example, is integration and differentiation covered to the same extent? And do the style of questions differ?

Thank you :smile:

P.s. Is it true that AQA have introduced an A* grade (when achieving over 90%?) but Edexcel only award up to an A grade?

Reply 1

Mr M

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Core maths is virtually the same in all A Level specifications - there is a prescribed Common Core. The content of the applications modules varies somewhat.

You can obtain the specifications from the websites of each Awarding Body. AQA A and AQA B no longer exist by the way (they only offer one specification now). The A* grade is available under all specs.

http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/pdf/AQA-6360-W-SP-11.PDF

http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/GCE%20New%20GCE/UA024850%20GCE%20in%20Mathematics%20issue%202%20180510.pdf

(edited 13 years ago)

Reply 2

Van_der_Waals

Here's a link to the AQA specification: http://store.aqa.org.uk/qual/pdf/AQA-6360-W-SP-11.PDF
AQA Maths has four core units, and then two applied units, which can be chosen from Statistics, Mechanics, Decision and also, I believe, Further Pure.
AQA award an A* grade on achieving at least 80% overall, and a 90% total for the Core 3 & 4 units.
I'm sorry, I cannot answer your other questions, as I am unaware of the details of the Edexcel course.