Maths Edexcel A level

Hi,
im doing Maths A level and i was trying to find book but then i realised there is codes such as M1, M2, S1 and S2
i was wondering what's the difference between S and M and which is better?

Reply 1

ConfusedPenguin1

If this is edexcel (I'm assuming it is) then the codes refer to different modules. Codes with M are mechanics, S is statistics.

Reply 2

username6136102

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by ConfusedPenguin1

If this is edexcel (I'm assuming it is) then the codes refer to different modules. Codes with M are mechanics, S is statistics.

i have to do both right?

Reply 3

Uxie

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by DanyaMorad

i have to do both right?

Yes!

Reply 4

Muttley79

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by DanyaMorad

i have to do both right?

Which country are you in? These sound like the old modular texts.

Reply 5

ConfusedPenguin1

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by Muttley79

Which country are you in? These sound like the old modular texts.

I was under the impression edexcel still uses them?

Reply 6

Muttley79

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by ConfusedPenguin1

I was under the impression edexcel still uses them?

No, new books for the linear spec in England

Reply 7

Muttley79

https://www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/secondary/subjects/mathematics-secondary/pearson-edexcel-as-and-a-level-mathematics-and-further-mathematics-2017

Reply 8

ConfusedPenguin1

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by Muttley79

https://www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/secondary/subjects/mathematics-secondary/pearson-edexcel-as-and-a-level-mathematics-and-further-mathematics-2017

Oh good to know

Reply 9

Muttley79

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by ConfusedPenguin1

Oh good to know

Schools in England shouldn't be using the old books now.

Reply 10

username6136102

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by Muttley79

Which country are you in? These sound like the old modular texts.

im in england lol but i have no clue about these

Reply 11

username6136102

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by Muttley79

https://www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/secondary/subjects/mathematics-secondary/pearson-edexcel-as-and-a-level-mathematics-and-further-mathematics-2017

isnt that still Pure, Statistics and Mechanics?

Reply 12

Muttley79

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by DanyaMorad

isnt that still Pure, Statistics and Mechanics?

Yes but different content. Look up the spec.

In the modular spec you could choose your two applied options e.g. S1 M1 or M1, D1 or D1, S1. Now the content is compulsory.