what modules would you recommend i choose for as level further maths?

i'm currently doing c1, c2 and s1 for as level maths, and i'm trying to decide what fm modules (including fp1) would best complement them
edexcel further maths btw, if that helps
and for a2, i'm gonna take c3, c4 and m1 - what would go best with those? m2, fp2?

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Reply 1

lubus

fp1, fp2, s2, s3, d1, d2

Reply 2

username1042883

Are you doing only AS further maths or are you going to do both AS and A2 further maths?

Reply 3

oylatle

Original post by lubus

fp1, fp2, s2, s3, d1, d2

no mechanics?

Reply 4

oylatle

Original post by charlesn202

Are you doing only AS further maths or are you going to do both AS and A2 further maths?

both - a2 fm in year 13

Reply 5

Flauta

I think you should do FP1 S2 and D1 this year. FP1 is mandatory (I think? it's still quite easy), D1 is easy, and S2 will go well with S1 if you're finding it alright.

Reply 6

ermm

What do you want to do after A levels? It all depends where your interests lie.

FP2 and 3 are useful for the Economics side and Science side so they're good. The rest depends on what you want to do

Reply 7

lubus

Original post by oylatle

no mechanics?

If you want to do mechanics, do it instead of s3 or d2. Tbh whatever you find easier. Have a look at the syllabuses, and decide for yourself. D1,2 are really easy though, you just need to learn a couple of methods

Reply 8

username1042883

Original post by oylatle

both - a2 fm in year 13

Ah, I see- I would advise pretty much what other people have already said...

Reply 9

TenOfThem

C1 C2 C3 C4
FP1 FP2 FP3
M1 M2
S1 S2
D1 D2

Unless you have a particular degree that will benefit from more M

The greens in Y12

(edited 10 years ago)

Reply 10

physicso

Hi guys - I'm planning on self studying AS level FM - M2, M3 and FP1.

I'm doing this alongside Physics a level... will these modules compliment each other and will M3 be too difficult to self-teach?

Reply 11

TenOfThem

Original post by physicso

Hi guys - I'm planning on self studying AS level FM - M2, M3 and FP1.

I'm doing this alongside Physics a level... will these modules compliment each other and will M3 be too difficult to self-teach?

It will be a struggle in Y12 as it requires C3 knowledge

Reply 12

Flauta

Original post by TenOfThem

C1 C2 C3 C4
FP1 FP2 FP3
M1 M2
S1 S2
D1 D2

Unless you have a particular degree that will benefit from more M

But that's 13 units, is the extra incase you bomb one of them? Might be good for me to do that I guess

Reply 13

TenOfThem

Original post by Flauta

But that's 13 units, is the extra incase you bomb one of them? Might be good for me to do that I guess

We always do 13 just in case - you can learn 1 or 2 between Y12 exams and the summer

Reply 14

GottaLovePhysics! :)

Stats only gets interesting halfway through S2 and into S3

Honestly, its bit of a useless question as you have to see how M1 & S1 go before taking them further. Who knows you may love mechanics so want to take it far? (You will, mechanics is lush)

Also, tell us where you hope to take maths degree/career wise?

I would also highly recommend doing both FP2 & FP3. Its much easier to just do FP2 & one other module BUT it gets unis wet if your like "**** whats easy, bring it" also it will make the transition into uni easier.

Original post by TenOfThem

D1 D2

Decision maths is so DULL, painfully simple as well, dont bother unless you are planning for a future in being a robot (or if you want to do comp sci)

(edited 10 years ago)

Reply 15

User990473

I prefer c1-4, m1-3, s1-2, fp1-3

Reply 16

physicso

Original post by TenOfThem

It will be a struggle in Y12 as it requires C3 knowledge

I've already done my A levels in Maths, chem and econ

Reply 17

Flauta

Original post by TenOfThem

We always do 13 just in case - you can learn 1 or 2 between Y12 exams and the summer

Ah that's quite a good idea, I wish my maths teacher had suggested that to me, thanks for saying. Picking up FP4 or D2 might be good, I imagine I'll have the time.