Hello, I'm currently in year 10 going to year 11 this September. I'm very very good at maths, I'm ahead in my class (in top set further maths) and recently my maths teacher let me compete in the Senior Maths Challenge, where I got the 3rd highest among Year 12s and 13s. I've also been studying topics like Differential Calculus outside of school, but I can't self-study as much as I can revise due to other subjects, extracurriculars and my home situation. I asked my teacher about being able to do my maths GCSE in year 10 instead of year 11 so that in year 11 I can start A-level maths classes, and he said he'll ask the head of maths if it's even possible which he's not sure it is.
Is this even a good idea? I feel confident enough with GCSE maths to maybe do it, but I have loads of questions.
Will I be able to do Further or will I have to do foundation?
Do I have to do my other GCSEs at the same time?
When I finish my other GCSEs will I be able to continue to International Baccalaureate in sixth form? If my school doesn't offer it will I be able to apply for sixth form elsewhere or will I already be considered to be in sixth form at my school?
Would I do my maths A-level in year 12 or year 13?
Is it worth it to do it early or is the extra year of doing it worth it?
When would I do my year 11 maths mock?
I know it's a heapload of tricky questions but I'm confused and unsure about whether or not it's a good decision to do it early. Maths is my passion and I want to go to Oxford after sixth form to study pure maths, and i'd like to give myself the best chance of getting in even though I don't go to a school with a good reputation of successful students in my district.
Help would be nice if you can answer any of my questions
