Self-teaching AS Further maths

I can't judge D2 because I haven't taken it. I self-taught myself M1 and that was actually pretty easy. There are some concepts that I don't think were very clear in the book, but watching videos online completely sorted it. I've been taught FP1 (not self-taught) but again, I don't think it's going to be a massive problem. As long as you're good at maths and have the motivation to teach yourself, it should be fine.

I'm taking maths, economics and English language at AS. I really want to apply for Computer science at imperial, without Further Maths I don't think I stand a chance. I'm learning C1, C2 and D1 do you think it's possible to self teach D2, M1 and FP1 and achieve an A overall?


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Hopefully, D2 and FP1 won't put me off from achieving an A. As much as I'm determined a lot of people scare me. If I can just get through this year. Next year will be so smooth for me..


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The thing is, Maths is probably the easiest subject to self-teach yourself. Ultimately, Maths is all about practice. As long as you have access to teachers to explain the odd thing you don't understand, you'll be fine.

It shouldn't be a problem. There are lots of online resources and past papers as well as the text book. I am sure your teachers will be willing to help you if you get stuck on anything.

Some are willing to help me, but most are against me doing it. They will still help me but they won't be happy about it.


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Same happened to me last year, they refused to enter me for the exams until my C1 result which I got 98 in. I self taught FP1, M1 and S2 all on my own and I got 96, 92 and 90 ums respectively. It is definitely possible, you just need to work hard and understand all the concepts.

Same happened to me last year, they refused to enter me for the exams until my C1 result which I got 98 in. I self taught FP1, M1 and S2 all on my own and I got 96, 92 and 90 ums respectively. It is definitely possible, you just need to work hard and understand all the concepts.

Some are willing to help me, but most are against me doing it. They will still help me but they won't be happy about it.


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Wow. Thats amazing. What did you get in your maths modules? eg, c1 and c2 and applied.



Many people self teach it using text books and online resources and get great results so you should certainly go for it.

I'm taking maths, economics and English language at AS. I really want to apply for Computer science at imperial, without Further Maths I don't think I stand a chance. I'm learning C1, C2 and D1 do you think it's possible to self teach D2, M1 and FP1 and achieve an A overall?


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Many people self teach it using text books and online resources and get great results so you should certainly go for it.

Absolutely. Especially as your only doing 3AS levels. If you were considering self teaching FM as a fifth that's a different story.
For edexcel the CD gives worked through solutions to all the questions in the book, you will have no problem there. Never did D2 so cant say.

yeah of course, they are all pretty simple if you are good in maths. D2 should be simple for anyone, M1 requires basic mathemtical/physics concepts and FP1 is the only one you need to be good in maths to learn yourself.
Very doable

Yup, I actually do the the CD my school takes them away for some reasons. But I'll finishing M1 soon, or by end of December and I should start D2 and FP1 immediately!

Probably because the CDs have all the answers and they want you to learn through error rather than feeling tempted to use the model answers. Yes lots of FP1 over xmas I suggest to ensure it dosnt interfere with your other subjects!
Good luck applying, I saw the entry requirements for maths & computer sci at ICL were A*A*A I know your applying for comp sci but still, my jaw dropped.

I'm taking maths, economics and English language at AS. I really want to apply for Computer science at imperial, without Further Maths I don't think I stand a chance. I'm learning C1, C2 and D1 do you think it's possible to self teach D2, M1 and FP1 and achieve an A overall?


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You'll be fine with FP1. I self-taught it with no help, and did better than some people in the year above who'd actually been taught it as a timetabled lesson! Just make sure you spend enough time on it! Although you'll probably need less time to learn it than it would take during lessons

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Ahaha I already knew that, but I don't understand what makes it that extremely high. I mean even something like, medicine which is the "most competitive course in the known universe", doesn't have that much of a higher entry requirement.