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Any good revision guide recommendations for the new a-level maths (edexcel)???

So I've just started a-level maths this year, and although the textbook is quite good, I would like to buy my own revision guide (as I would like something more detailed and concise).
Thank you! :-)
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Original post by cookiedough30
So I've just started a-level maths this year, and although the textbook is quite good, I would like to buy my own revision guide (as I would like something more detailed and concise).
Thank you! :-)


The only revision guide I've seen so far is the CGP one.
Edexcel have said they will publish theirs before Christmas.
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Original post by gdunne42
The only revision guide I've seen so far is the CGP one.
Edexcel have said they will publish theirs before Christmas.


CGP one? I've never seen it. Our school gives the blue Pure Mathematics Year 1/AS ones.
Original post by Black Water
CGP one? I've never seen it. Our school gives the blue Pure Mathematics Year 1/AS ones.

Is this it?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edexcel-level-Mathematics-Textbook-Further/dp/129218339X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1507993012&sr=8-3&keywords=edexcel+a+levels+maths
while that is a great resource to revise from, that's a text book rather than a concise revision guide that the OP is requesting
Original post by gdunne42
Is this it?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edexcel-level-Mathematics-Textbook-Further/dp/129218339X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1507993012&sr=8-3&keywords=edexcel+a+levels+maths
while that is a great resource to revise from, that's a text book rather than a concise revision guide that the OP is requesting


That book is very very good... it’s published by the exam board themselves and has everything you need in it
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Original post by gdunne42
Is this it?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edexcel-level-Mathematics-Textbook-Further/dp/129218339X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1507993012&sr=8-3&keywords=edexcel+a+levels+maths
while that is a great resource to revise from, that's a text book rather than a concise revision guide that the OP is requesting


Yeah that's the one. You're right, are there any revision guides though?
Original post by tiger_manpower
That book is very very good... it’s published by the exam board themselves and has everything you need in it


I agree.
But it's not what the OP asked for
Revision guides for maths are pointless, hence why very few are published. If you don't understand a topic, you're better off watching a khanacademy video or doing some research into the topic and when you understand it do some practice with the textbooks.
Original post by Black Water
Yeah that's the one. You're right, are there any revision guides though?


Yes, CGP have produced a complete revision and practice guide
https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Level-Maths-Edexcel-Complete/dp/1782948082/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1507993526&sr=1-1&keywords=edexcel+a+level+maths+revision+and+practice

Edexcel will produce updated versions of theirs in novermber/december
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Original post by gdunne42
Yes, CGP have produced a complete revision and practice guide
https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Level-Maths-Edexcel-Complete/dp/1782948082/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1507993526&sr=1-1&keywords=edexcel+a+level+maths+revision+and+practice

Edexcel will produce updated versions of theirs in novermber/december

Thank you for that. I may just buy it. I thought that was for the old specification?

Oh right. I knew Edexcel releases theirs quite late.
Original post by Black Water
Thank you for that. I may just buy it. I thought that was for the old specification?

Oh right. I knew Edexcel releases theirs quite late.


that one is specifically for the new specification.
if you buy one, post some comments on how useful or otherwise it is
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Original post by gdunne42
that one is specifically for the new specification.
if you buy one, post some comments on how useful or otherwise it is


Sure. Do you mean on here?
Original post by Deliciate
Revision guides for maths are pointless, hence why very few are published. If you don't understand a topic, you're better off watching a khanacademy video or doing some research into the topic and when you understand it do some practice with the textbooks.


I'd tend to agree at A level but some people find them helpful.
Original post by Black Water
Sure. Do you mean on here?


Yeah, maybe on the maths forum.
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Original post by gdunne42
Yeah, maybe on the maths forum.


Ok, if I get it I will do.

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