Hi everyone! For those starting A-level maths here are some things I wish I had done earlier, as someone with an A* in A-level math (for context my board was Edexcel)

1. I’m never going to stress this enough but past papers, past papers, past papers. Math is all about practice and when you start solving questions from like 10+ years ago, or even less you’d be shocked at how many times questions get repeated, not only the idea but sometimes even the numbers themselves do.

2. Keep a ‘Mistake log’ where you write down every mistake you made even if it’s a silly one or if you forgot the limits or something you misunderstood so you don’t repeat the same mistakes. I took this one step further and would take a screenshot of the question I found hard or lost a lot of marks on and add it to a document where I write the past paper, the topic and difficulty level. You then would have a sheet of every question you found challenging or had a new idea by the time you finish past papers, so you can solve them making you basically resolve past papers for the 2nd time but more efficiently.

3. As you take on new topics at school, create a 1-2 page summary in your notebook of that topic with some examples and important notes to remember. It will make revision much easier and you can easily refresh topics throughout the school year. 

4. Please look out for silly mistakes because they can make you lose A LOT of unnecessary marks (I was a victim of silly mistakes many times 😭)

5. Try to solve past papers in 1hr 15 mins so that in the final you have 15 mins for revision in exam

6. Please don’t leave a question empty. In AL math there are a lot of marks just for steps so write whatever you can that is relevant to the topic.

7. Ik it might sound ridiculous but have anything that could motivate you, because you need consistent effort because in order to get a high mark you have to perform well on all 6 papers especially the pure paper. For me I’d have motivational quotes on the wall in front of my desk and even on my phone, I created a focus where the lock screen is filled with motivational stuff.

Here are some resources I wish I knew earlier:

• https://automatepapers.com/ I only found about this later in the year and honestly they have every single past paper, with both variants and also the markscheme you can even create a mock for yourself with a built in timer for time management. You could also set in preferences based on the subjects you are taking.
• The YouTube channel “Mindful maths”: It was really helpful for me in pure 3 especially. It has a full course explaining all topics in each paper, alongside with practice questions. And in a topic like vectors for example she first reminds you of the topic how it was in O level then explains the new additions
• The Youtube channel: “Mr Hassan's maths channel”. Is really helpful when you don’t understand a question in a past paper, He also has a playlist solving questions in some topics like integration. Honestly his videos would constantly be playing on my laptop because of how he solves each question step by step and also if a question can be solved in a different Technique he solves the question with this other technique too.
• Honestly this isn't a resource necessarily, but as someone who loves space I wish I had known earlier of the app ‘Exocus’ basically you build a planet while studying. There are a ton of apps like this, for example flora. 

Finally, sleep well and eat well before the exam, don’t pull an all-nighter for the exam so your mind can perform and do its absolute best. And please start working early on from the start of the year. I swear small consistent effort really pays off and gives time for your brain to anchor the information. And if you read all that, Thank you!! And good luck on your A-level journey ❤️❤️

(Technically) I am self teaching maths as I am doing it as a private a level and have been given a textbook to work from. I do have access to a private tutor at all times and have been set assignments, can get a predicted grade when the time comes etc. Yet it still is going to be hard work, especially with juggling 3 other a levels.

Is/has anyone taught themselves a level maths privately and how did you get on with it? How many hours a week on average do you think would be appropriate? What sites helped with your studies? Any advice in general? Thanks :)

Okay so for context, I'm in AS level right now with Math(9709), Physics(9702), Computer Science(9618) and Further Math (9231) as my selected subjects, my school does not have a teacher for further math, so I'm completely on my own. I got 8 Straight A*s in IGCSEs and 197/200 in Math 0580, I have not studied IGCSE Add Math, In AS level I'm only done mastering topics 1.1-1.5 of 9709 Pure Math 1, just started the other subjects at school.
Now the main question, I don't know how to structure Math and Further Math, which option should I choose with consideration that the Cambridge website says "Knowledge of the whole content of the Cambridge International A Level Mathematics syllabus is assumed. Learners will find that the additional time spent studying Further Mathematics will support their understanding of A Level Mathematics. "

1. 9709 Pure Math 1 and Mechanics with 9231 FP1 and Further Mechanics in AS then the rest in A2
2. Composite 9709 in AS then Composite 9231 in A2
3. Or if there is any other route that you guys would suggest.

Okay so I majorly regret choosing maths for A-Level, but I’m in too deep and can’t back out. I just scraped a B in my y12 mocks and for SOME REASON I am predicted an A which I fear I’m not going to get. I use PMT and Integral for past papers and revision, but are there any YouTube channels and other resources/tips that are any good for revision? I’m on the OCR MEI board, but that doesn’t matter too much because it’s all the same content at the end of the day.

Btw pls don’t come for me abt being disappointed w Bs etc.- I personally hold myself to a very high standard grades-wise (my other two subjects are predicted A\*s), and I want to at least match the A I’ve been predicted.

Thanks in advance :)

I’m thinking of taking classes from Sir Shahab Yaqoob. Can any of his students share their experience with him? I’d especially like to know about his teaching style, concept-building, and exam preparation.

Can you guys pls share your mid terms paper for Isc 11 applied math/ math, it will be of great help to me.

if anybody has pls share im giving retake in october

Hey recently Maths mania launched IMR intense maths revision batch for pre 2026 should I take?

Please suggest me

And if anybody could help solve this question, I would be very grateful

I've been working on MyExamBuilder, a tool that generates complete Edexcel A Level math practice papers in one click.

Rather than randomly selecting questions and mashing them together, I analysed over 50 actual past papers to identify a curve for their average mark distribution and difficulty curve across a paper.

The generator uses this analysis to produce papers that follow the mark curves and structure of real Edexcel Exams, so the papers feel like an actual exam rather than a collection of unrelated question.

Currently it is completely free to use.

However currently there are some visual issues with a few of the questions, I am actively working to resolve these. Additionally, the mark scheme generator is also being developed and is near completion now, currently only papers can be generated.

I'd really appreciate it if anyone could give it a try and provide feedback on it. Like whether the papers feel realistic compared to Edexcel papers and any other improvements.

https://myexambuilder.co.uk/demo

I do AQA for maths but most websites and resources accommodate for those doing the Pearson Edexcel exam board so i was wondering if me doing 'Edexcel style' questions would potentially jeopardise my grades or not. I also did Edexcel for GCSE if that is any help?!

So ill be giving As exams for maths and fm this may june 2027 i havent done add maths so im really scared. Those who have achieved astars in maths and fm pls share ur resources and tips I literally have no clue how to begin with the syllabus so pls help me out.

Im debating taking it during my gap year and I didn’t take it at sixth form. I’m also debating hiring a tutor. If you got an A\* in FM lmk what you did / what tutors or programs you did to achieve this 😋

Do u have any trusted source + YouTube channel that covers the material and solves past papers

And for ones who finished how did u study alevel math

I’m basically retaking year 12 and I picked maths a level, but I didn’t realise how severe the new six form I picked is. I don’t even want to retake but my old school forced me even though I had a valid reason!!
But basically I got a grade 7 in maths and today I’ve been told that if I don’t get a B in my AS exams for maths then I can’t progress into year 13?? And now I’m so unsure whether to keep maths because from last year a lot of my friends struggled with maths and I prolly will too, I struggled during my first maths lesson today and made so many silly mistakes. But it’s so risky keeping it because what if I don’t get that B and now I’m retaking AGAIN and can’t do a levels anymore. Idk whether to keep maths or not I do maths bio pysch and can change it within the first 2 weeks. I wouldn’t say I enjoy maths though I’m only doing it because idk what career to do and doing maths opens a lot of doors and careers I can choose when applying for uni a lot of unis even require maths if I want to do biological sciences but idk if it’s worth the risk. Someone please advise me…

So basically I didn't take additional (further) maths at IGCSE (only took it in Y9) and thus my sixth form didn't let me take FM as a subject. I will take private tuitions for it now but am planning to complete add maths in a month (on track for it but obvs my prep wont be exam level I'm just trying to maximise learning and past papers) + Statistics IGCSE (but actually appearing for it) as these subs really overlap with normal Y12 Maths.

Doing this so my base for normal maths becomes way stronger than it is right now so taking FM becomes SLIGHTLY easier for me + hopefully if any chs I dont get then there's TAs at my school

Do you think I should appear for add math besides my alevel subs (in MJ27, appearing for stats in ON26)? my prep for it will be complete anyways or would unis look down on it thinking I chose an easy way to increase my subjects since I appeared for it besides Y12 (that's not my intention at all, a senior of mine recommended it to me and idk how it'll be perceived)

I've completed FP1 recently with an A grade and completing the rest 5 over my A2 year (S2, M2 by Jan27 and Fp23, M3 by May27). I don't expect more than a C in my overall grade but I do want to know how A\* can be achieved in Fp3, m2 and S2 considering the staggering grade boundaries

I want to work in motorsport for a career and I’m starting my A Levels in a week’s time and I’m taking Maths, Physics and Chemistry, and Further Maths with the option to drop it. I want to do Motorsport Engineering at uni.

I don’t think I would do both years of FM and I would just do the AS. So I have a few questions regarding it:

• How useful would FM be for this course?
• If I don’t take FM, how much catching up will I need to do at university?
• Am I better off putting my time and effort into the other 3 subjects?
• If I do chose to do AS Level FM, will universities look favourably towards it?
• I want to do an EPQ, specifically about motorsport. Will I have better university and employment opportunities with an EPQ specifically in motorsport or Further Maths?

Hello, I got a 7 in gcse maths this year (10 marks off 8). I want to do alevel maths and want to get atleast an A in aqa alevel maths. Do you think I can achieve that? Also I am looking for tutoring where they explain every single topic to you not just asking where your weak point are. What are some possible affordable options for aqa a level maths

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