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Resources to understand math better?

Hey guys, I do math, fm, physics and chemistry a levels and I want to study CS at cambridge or imperial. Math is a huge part of the admissions process so I want to be able to understand a lot of the math I am learning in my a levels to a very deep level. EG: understanding why derivatives give the gradient etc as many people have told me that having this ability gives you an edge over other people. Does anyone know any good resources like youtube channels etc that explains the things behind math in a simple yet informative way?

Thanks

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Not a mathematics student but I do take it for alevel maths and fm:
Youtube Channels:

Andy Math - he has these advent calendars so watch it with him and you'll get a good daily dose of math puzzles

Veritasium - literally the OG, you probably already know.

Oxford Mathematics - alot of oxford mathematics lectures available to watch

TEDxtalks - there are some of my favorite talks.

My friend did COMPOS - I really recommend it. They have worksheets, tutors, etc. Look at joining next year.
Other than that, further reading imo is really where you can find alot of interesting stuff. Check out the cambridge list.

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by akashDTV
Hey guys, I do math, fm, physics and chemistry a levels and I want to study CS at cambridge or imperial. Math is a huge part of the admissions process so I want to be able to understand a lot of the math I am learning in my a levels to a very deep level. EG: understanding why derivatives give the gradient etc as many people have told me that having this ability gives you an edge over other people. Does anyone know any good resources like youtube channels etc that explains the things behind math in a simple yet informative way?
Thanks

Which board?

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by Muttley79
Which board?

edexcel

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by akashDTV
edexcel

Have you tried Dr Frost?

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