Which did you found harder in the syllabus?

Hi, so I take A level maths privately and study it independantly. So I was just wondering for any past students or current students, did you find learning the content harder or practicing the past papers?

I had three Maths teachers at school, two of which were absolutely rubbish and ended up more or less teaching myself their bits. I don't think that learning the content or practicing past papers was particularly hard, you know? You just need to read, understand and then practice your maths through whatever resources you have - textbook exercises and past papers. The textbook we used (Pearson Edexcel Maths) was basic but good. It mostly worked but whenever I had to clarify something I turned to Dr Frost Maths, who provides what I quite frankly consider to be the definitive yet simple guide to the Maths A-level - so much so I dispensed with the textbooks altogether after a while, except for the problems and worksheets to give me something to practice with. Although it's been 3 years since I finished my A-levels so who knows if his resources have become outdated. Still worth a look though!
Good luck with your Maths A-level

Hi, so I take A level maths privately and study it independantly. So I was just wondering for any past students or current students, did you find learning the content harder or practicing the past papers?

Thank you for the information, Im getting to the point where I should consider applying for the exam, I'm unsure if I should definately go and take it, because well I I haven't done many past paper questions yet, but I can catch up on them closer to the exam, I learnt all the year 12 content and found it good and also a few year 13 topics. Based on this I should definately consider taking the exam, right?

If you already know all the year 12 maths, it seems like you're on track to be able to sit the exam. I'd do maybe a couple more past paper questions to gauge your mathematical abilities and getting used to the style of questions, but otherwise I think it's a good idea to book the exam!

Also, I was just wondering. How difficult is it to get a C in maths. Bec I'm going to apply for the exam now. But for a C how good would your maths knowledge need to be. Im just asking bec I need a C for uni in maths.

I don't think it's too difficult, although with Maths it's less about the knowledge, and more about the practice that you do. I would say that C is a very realistic grade to achieve in Maths, and that with consistent practice is relatively easy to get an even better grade.
Please keep asking away if you've got more question, but in the meantime, try not to worry too much about your Maths A-level and your uni application, you got this!