How Hard Is Maths A Level?

Original post by Zacken

My idea behind that was that I feel that I excel at the numerical and problem solving side of maths and econmics doesn't involve any really difficult maths. A level maths is all about trig, algebra etc so thats why I was unsure whether I will enjoy it or do good at it.

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98matt

Original post by Rajive

Which subjects do you do?

Maths , further maths, physics & chemistry :biggrin:

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I'm going to take a levels chemistry, physics, maths and further maths. What views do u have on my choices. Plz criticize.

P.S. I'll be getting A* on both my maths and double science.

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Original post by GCSE2016Troop

Trust me, the mathematical side of economics at degree level is far more triggy and algebraic than A-Level maths. :tongue:

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Original post by Zacken

Trust me, the mathematical side of economics at degree level is far more triggy and algebraic than A-Level maths. :tongue:

U need to use differentiation on economics

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Themini

Original post by GCSE2016Troop

Give your opinion whether you have studied it or not :smile:

There's a lot to learn and not much time to learn it. I cruised through the first year and had 90% test average in class. But a lot of people find it hard and do drop out/ fail.

To put it into perspective: My AS class in September had 30 students by January it was down to 22. This year only 7 made it onto A2.

A2 is a b***ch especially if you've got other academically challenging A levels going on simultaneously. Its a massive step up.

I honestly would not recommend it to anyone, it takes a lot of effort and a lot of preparation. The exams are really quite demanding.

C1 not bad C2 manageable. S1- not that much fun
C3 and C4 are a b****. M1 is easy.

(edited 7 years ago)

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Original post by Zacken

Trust me, the mathematical side of economics at degree level is far more triggy and algebraic than A-Level maths. :tongue:

You've definitely made me rethink things then haha. If you read up on that persons opinion on choosing maths is bad and its really hard, whats your opinion :smile:

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Original post by ARK_REVISES

U need to use differentiation on economics

Yeah I was aware of that but I don't think differentation seems that difficult.

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Original post by ARK_REVISES

U need to use differentiation on economics

...okay.

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Original post by Themini

I honestly would not recommend it to anyone, it takes a lot of effort and a lot of preparation. The exams are really quite demanding.

Huh? This makes no sense. Lots of people don't find it challenging in the slightest. Why would you not recommend it to them?

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Imperion

Not bad tbh but it depends with your ability like... I found C1 harder than C2 & 3...

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Original post by GCSE2016Troop

Yeah I was aware of that but I don't think differentation seems that difficult.

When i discovered it i was super confused on how there is any correlation with algebraic maths and economics, i thought it was more of an analytical andenglish subject

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1jonam16

Original post by 34908seikj

No they don't. Some A-levels are valued higher than others. Eg maths and further maths are valued WAY higher than, say critical thinking and general studies, since in some schools critical thinking and general studies is mandatory and accepting them would give an unfair advantage to other students who don't have the opportunity to do them.

furhter maths is really undermined in most sciences, especially medicine where it's not even thought of as an a level

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Why do you think you found it really hard? Was it the type of subjects, the workload or your work ethic?

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xyz9856

Original post by Zacken

It'll depend on the person, obviously, but since you asked for personal opinion:

It's a joke. It requires zero thought, mathematical creativity or ingenuity. Literally a free A*A*. (with FM included)

to a certain extent i agree (providing you are good at maths), how about mechanics M3/4/5?

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34908seikj

Original post by 1jonam16

furhter maths is really undermined in most sciences, especially medicine where it's not even thought of as an a level

Source? I can understand medicine & it not being highly valued, but not thought of as an A level is so bs.

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Original post by xyz9856

to a certain extent i agree (providing you are good at maths), how about mechanics M3/4/5?

Yes, obviously. Those modules are fine, I haven't done them myself, only done (C1-4, M1-3, S1-3, FP1-3) but from my friends who have, they're perfectly manageable modules.

Original post by 1jonam16

furhter maths is really undermined in most sciences, especially medicine where it's not even thought of as an a level

lol, no. That applies to just medicine. Further maths is a massive advantage for any science subject.

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Original post by 34908seikj

Source? I can understand medicine & it not being highly valued, but not thought of as an A level is so bs.

No source because it's false. Applies to just medicine.

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