[PaulM8]

Hi All,

I haven't got an MEI C3/C4 book yet so I'm not sure of the content, but I was hoping to find out what people (preferably doing the MEI board) thought of the jump from C2 to C3 (and maybe even C4)?

I don't have Maths GCSE (or any others - I didn't go to school) so I'm missing the "fundamentals" but hopefully C1 got that covered...

Anyway, on Friday I started learning C2 myself - I've done about 3-5 hours a day, around 15-17hrs total, did a few past papers tonight and averaged 90% (most of the marks were lost due to careless mistakes). Is it worth trying to self-teach C3/C4 and then doing all of the tests in May/June so I get the whole A-Level in one year? (I already have C1, S1 - and can do M1), I love Maths so I wouldn't mind dedicating a few hours a day if needed.

Thanks in advance for any opinions.

[Maths Buster]

You'll enjoy the numerical methods coursework in C3 and the comprehension task in C4. Both carry 20% of the marks. Go for it.

[serenity33]

Im doing MEI. C3 seemed really hard for me at first (mainly due to the poor teaching in our school) but once you get the basics, and get used to the style of past paper questions, its actually pretty easy. The coursework will probaby take a lot of time though. Personally, I found it easier than C2. Ive only just started C4, but it doesnt seem that difficult; its kind've builds on all the stuff you've already learnt in C1, C2 and C3 (e.g. 'further techniques for integration').