A-level maths

if you like the subject then definitely do it.

if you personally struggle at maths a lot then its probably best to stay away since a level is a lot harder than gcse.


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ah great to hear, what subjects do you take?

GCSE is a joke really. I got a B in GCSE Maths and still didn't have a clue about basic things like factorising, trigonometry, indices etc. The jump to A level Maths was crazy hard but I worked my ass off essentially learning the basics GCSE should have taught me at the same time as doing AS. I worked my ass off and got an A in the end but it was so much harder than my other A levels, I'm now doing Further Maths and on track for an A or possibly A*. If you enjoy Maths and are prepared to work, do it. It's worth the effort.

Please don't hesitate to post your opinion. I'm sure this thread could be used to help other people in a similar situation. Thanks


I'm currently a Student studying for my GCSE's. For one of my A level options I'm considering taking Maths A-level.

At the moment, I'm working at a B/C grade, but I think this is due to my personal school life as generally I work hard. In my class, because I'm in a lower set it's much harder to concentrate as you get a lot of morons who don't really care about doing well in the subject. Although I'm not Einstein at it, Maths is an interesting subject, to which I could definitely see myself doing.

However, the A-level itself is extremely hard, being at such a low grade of a C- I'm not sure whether I could Cope? -----------If I were to put the effort in additionally, would I be able to do well in it?

Mhm, if I did do it, I generally would have to work **** hard. I do that anyone but probably not for maths atm what was your experience with it like>

GCSE is a joke really. I got a B in GCSE Maths and still didn't have a clue about basic things like factorising, trigonometry, indices etc. The jump to A level Maths was crazy hard but I worked my ass off essentially learning the basics GCSE should have taught me at the same time as doing AS. I worked my ass off and got an A in the end but it was so much harder than my other A levels, I'm now doing Further Maths and on track for an A or possibly A*. If you enjoy Maths and are prepared to work, do it. It's worth the effort.