[chees006]

Hello, I'm almost finished with my AS exams at the moment and I'm going to be applying for maths courses for university

Most universities ask for further maths as well as maths, which I'll be doing but overall I'll have done M1 M2 C1 C2 C3 C4 FP1 FP2 and FP3, is this enough? Or do universities expect decision maths too? Or should I do more mechanics modules? I really need to know so I can find out if my school will enter me for them as I'll be teaching myself all these and I need to know what I'll be allowed to do...

Thanks ^^

[TheBBQ]

It's enough, especially since you have 3 FP modules

Stats/decision aren't needed at all from what I hear, they're taught from scratch, which is (apparently) easier to get a grip with than Mechanics at that sort of level.

Mechanics is slightly more favoured according to Warwick (check the site)

Definitely enough, don't worry, only do what you think you can!

I'll be doing the same combination next year (AS Maths + FM atleast, planning on doing Mechanics and FP only!)

[sam-jennings]

I got the impression you had to do at least one of stats, decision and mechanics. Not sure how true this is though

[TheBBQ]

People do Stats/Mechanics/Decision to different levels, some people do no modules at all while some people do things like M5 and S4, so these topics are taught with no previous knowledge assumed in the first year of university.

(This is what I've read about university students anyway)

[super.teve]

(Original post by chees006)
Hello, I'm almost finished with my AS exams at the moment and I'm going to be applying for maths courses for university

Most universities ask for further maths as well as maths, which I'll be doing but overall I'll have done M1 M2 C1 C2 C3 C4 FP1 FP2 and FP3, is this enough? Or do universities expect decision maths too? Or should I do more mechanics modules? I really need to know so I can find out if my school will enter me for them as I'll be teaching myself all these and I need to know what I'll be allowed to do...

Thanks ^^

The best way to know for sure is to talk to admissions tutors - especially at the institutions you wish to apply for a place at.
They'll be honest and detail what they look for and what impresses them most.

[Andy Ftw]

(Original post by sam-jennings)
I got the impression you had to do at least one of stats, decision and mechanics. Not sure how true this is though

Nah that's definitely not true.

Of course the more modules you have done, the more advantage you will be at naturally, but they do claim to teach from the basics and everyone will have done different modules like mentioned above so they have to anyway.

I personally did C1-C4 FP1-FP2, M1-M2, S1-S3 and D1. Personally I found M1/M2 quite relevant and helpful and the same with S1/S2 (not so much with S3) as some things are done different but D1 hasn't come in handy at all, but of course it will depend on the uni, and modules they take, and modules you take in later years, but basically I say you'll be fine

[sqldevil]

All you really need for maths is the compulsory modules of C1, C2, C3 C4 and either S1 and S2 or M1 and M2 and so on.

Thats what schools tend to teach only six units. Unless of course your doing further maths

Further maths is just better

[ttoby]

(Original post by chees006)
Hello, I'm almost finished with my AS exams at the moment and I'm going to be applying for maths courses for university

Most universities ask for further maths as well as maths, which I'll be doing but overall I'll have done M1 M2 C1 C2 C3 C4 FP1 FP2 and FP3, is this enough? Or do universities expect decision maths too? Or should I do more mechanics modules? I really need to know so I can find out if my school will enter me for them as I'll be teaching myself all these and I need to know what I'll be allowed to do...

Thanks ^^

Which board is this? And are these the modules you'll have finished by this summer, so will you be doing more modules over the 2012-2013 year?

The best way to check if these modules are sufficient is to look at the specification document on the exam board's website. Right now, you have enough for an A-level in maths plus possibly an AS in further maths (I'd need to know which board to see if your combination of modules is allowed).

From what I've heard, FP and M modules are quite highly regarded so doing those is good if possible. However you already have a lot of those so perhaps it might be worth looking at some stats modules.

[chees006]

(Original post by ttoby)
Which board is this? And are these the modules you'll have finished by this summer, so will you be doing more modules over the 2012-2013 year?

The best way to check if these modules are sufficient is to look at the specification document on the exam board's website. Right now, you have enough for an A-level in maths plus possibly an AS in further maths (I'd need to know which board to see if your combination of modules is allowed).

From what I've heard, FP and M modules are quite highly regarded so doing those is good if possible. However you already have a lot of those so perhaps it might be worth looking at some stats modules.

I'm doing edexcel maths... And I'll consider statistics just the tables bore me haha

[chees006]

Thank you all for your replies, I'm going to see about maybe doing more mechanics units perhaps... Warwick certainly looks attractive haha, and I do really like mechanics... But I will definitely contact the universities to make sure Thanks again!

[JOR2010]

(Original post by chees006)
Hello, I'm almost finished with my AS exams at the moment and I'm going to be applying for maths courses for university

Most universities ask for further maths as well as maths, which I'll be doing but overall I'll have done M1 M2 C1 C2 C3 C4 FP1 FP2 and FP3, is this enough? Or do universities expect decision maths too? Or should I do more mechanics modules? I really need to know so I can find out if my school will enter me for them as I'll be teaching myself all these and I need to know what I'll be allowed to do...

Thanks ^^

Perhaps go for a Further Maths to A2, so another three modules! I would recommend S1 and D1 for prime choices, they are a doddle. Also, perhaps try S2. If you want a competitive place, I think you will need Further Mathematics to A2. Otherwise, you're good to go!

[ttoby]

(Original post by chees006)
Thank you all for your replies, I'm going to see about maybe doing more mechanics units perhaps... Warwick certainly looks attractive haha, and I do really like mechanics... But I will definitely contact the universities to make sure Thanks again!

Yeah you'll definitely have the AS in further maths. If you're looking at Warwick then you'll want to do the full A2. Mechanics units are well-regarded by them so you'll probably want to consider M3 etc although I only did up to M2 so I can't say much about it.

With regards to statistics, fair point about the tables although looking through a recent paper http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocu...e_20110520.pdf they actually do some of the summations for you in some questions to save you the hassle.

To see the exact requirements, have a look at pages 7-9 of http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocu...e_20110520.pdf You need three more modules out of M3/M4/M5/S1/S2/S3/S4/D1/D2 to get the full a-level in further maths.

[chees006]

(Original post by ttoby)
Yeah you'll definitely have the AS in further maths. If you're looking at Warwick then you'll want to do the full A2. Mechanics units are well-regarded by them so you'll probably want to consider M3 etc although I only did up to M2 so I can't say much about it.

With regards to statistics, fair point about the tables although looking through a recent paper http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocu...e_20110520.pdf they actually do some of the summations for you in some questions to save you the hassle.

To see the exact requirements, have a look at pages 7-9 of http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocu...e_20110520.pdf You need three more modules out of M3/M4/M5/S1/S2/S3/S4/D1/D2 to get the full a-level in further maths.

Thanks for your help and I think you've sent the same link twice? haha
Plus I think what you mean is for additional further maths which is a different maths A-level

[chees006]

(Original post by ttoby)
Yeah you'll definitely have the AS in further maths. If you're looking at Warwick then you'll want to do the full A2. Mechanics units are well-regarded by them so you'll probably want to consider M3 etc although I only did up to M2 so I can't say much about it.

With regards to statistics, fair point about the tables although looking through a recent paper http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocu...e_20110520.pdf they actually do some of the summations for you in some questions to save you the hassle.

To see the exact requirements, have a look at pages 7-9 of http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocu...e_20110520.pdf You need three more modules out of M3/M4/M5/S1/S2/S3/S4/D1/D2 to get the full a-level in further maths.

I only say that because I just looked at the spec too, unless I'm reading it wrong?

[chees006]

Yeah it says for an AS in Further mathematics you just neeed FP1 then FP2 or FP3 for A2 further maths, and the additional ones you didn't use for anything else get you the additional further maths A-level but that's different... Though it is recommended by Warwick so I may go for it anyway... But I didn't think to look at the spec before XD So thanks for pointing that out

[chees006]

Actually just read more... I do need them... M3 M4 M5 it is!

[Octohedral]

(Original post by chees006)
Actually just read more... I do need them... M3 M4 M5 it is!

I really advise you to do S1 and D1. I used to love Mechanics, but S1 and D1 are so easy it would be silly not to do them - they're boring, but they are like free gifts if you are mathematically minded, which you obviously are.

[ttoby]

(Original post by chees006)
Thanks for your help and I think you've sent the same link twice? haha
Plus I think what you mean is for additional further maths which is a different maths A-level

Sorry I haven't got time to find the correct links as I have a couple of exams myself today. They'll all be on edexcel's website.

I was talking about further maths but the you are in an unusual situation of having done FP1-3 already.

[FO12DY]

It depends what you mean by "enough". You mention needing A level in Maths and FM - then no, it's not.

You're only doing 9 modules, an AS is 3, another 3 for A2.


You qualify for an A level in Mathematics (using M1&2, C1-4) and an AS in FM (with FP1-3).

If you want to finish off FM too, you'd be silly not to pick S1, easy '1' module to stick in, and quite interesting/applicable I guess. If I were you I'd then also do S2 (same reason as S1) and M3.

The Decision modules strike me as harder to teach to yourself (lack of materials, and the fussy way it's examined) - though I intend to try with D2 over Summer - so I wouldn't bother unless your interests are particularly inline with D1&2 (ie some Cambridge Colleges actually require to see -and therefore that you take- your Decision module results for CS courses).

[chees006]

(Original post by Octohedral)
I really advise you to do S1 and D1. I used to love Mechanics, but S1 and D1 are so easy it would be silly not to do them - they're boring, but they are like free gifts if you are mathematically minded, which you obviously are.

S1 etc are easier, but warwick prefers mechanics modules and to be honest I find them much easier... but maybe I could do say S1 M3 and M4?