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Why is there no tutorials for D1 & D2 in ExamSolutions?

I am referring to the Edexcel syllabus. I know people who struggle or have struggled to get an A or B for D1 and I have been told that D2 is quite tough so shouldn't ExamSolutions create some tutorials for them?
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Original post by Raymat
I am referring to the Edexcel syllabus. I know people who struggle or have struggled to get an A or B for D1 and I have been told that D2 is quite tough so shouldn't ExamSolutions create some tutorials for them?


not enough demand I guess ...
Reply 2
Original post by Raymat
I am referring to the Edexcel syllabus. I know people who struggle or have struggled to get an A or B for D1 and I have been told that D2 is quite tough so shouldn't ExamSolutions create some tutorials for them?

It won't be around much longer (for the A Level maths syllabus) so there's not much point making tutorials now.
Original post by notnek
It won't be around much longer (for the A Level maths syllabus) so there's not much point making tutorials now.

Your saying Decisions Maths will be removed from the Maths specs?
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Original post by Raymat
Your saying Decisions Maths will be removed from the Maths specs?

Yes it will no longer be an option when A Level maths is reformed in a few years time

"The decision mathematics option has been removed from the content as it was not valued by those consulted by ALCAB, including economics and computing specialists."
Also, it is simply terrible.
Original post by notnek
Yes it will no longer be an option when A Level maths is reformed in a few years time

"The decision mathematics option has been removed from the content as it was not valued by those consulted by ALCAB, including economics and computing specialists."


I can't believe this. Technology (computing) is the fastest growing industry and they're going ban the discrete maths module!!!!
Original post by lllllllllll
I can't believe this. Technology (computing) is the fastest growing industry and they're going ban the discrete maths module!!!!


It's possible to go into technology without doing D1.
it's terrible...
D1 contains some of the most powerful maths algorthms you will meet at A level - however they have to set simple problems so they can be solved in the time you are given.

It's appalling that this is being removed - I'd mudh rather they cut down the content and set fewer 'proper' questions.
Could you imagine how long they would be!? Don't get me wrong, he is absolutely incredible and helpful but some videos can put you to sleep. Couple that with D1, of all modules and you have a formidable cure for insomnia

Besides, Hegarty Maths has done tutorials anyway, and they can actually be found on the Exam Solutions website.

http://www.examsolutions.net/maths-revision/syllabuses/Edexcel/period-1/D1/module.php
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Original post by TajwarC
Could you imagine how long they would be!? Don't get me wrong, he is absolutely incredible and helpful but some videos can put you to sleep. Couple that with D1, of all modules and you have a formidable cure for insomnia

Besides, Hegarty Maths has done tutorials anyway, and they can actually be found on the Exam Solutions website.

http://www.examsolutions.net/maths-revision/syllabuses/Edexcel/period-1/D1/module.php

HegartyMaths vs ExamSolutions, which do you think is better?

It seems you need to make an account to use HegartyMaths.
Original post by Raymat
HegartyMaths vs ExamSolutions, which do you think is better?

It seems you need to make an account to use HegartyMaths.


Exam Solutions in my opinion. His tutorials to past paper questions are second to none.

Hegarty maths does make those revision videos where he summarises entire chapters fairly quickly, which is useful

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