AS/A-level Maths Revision

Maths is the study of quantity, space, structure and change. There are a range of routes which A-Level maths students can take. We offer the standard route – which is Core Mathematics. Within this study choice, students can choose a combination of modules out of the ones provided below. Please specify on the booking form which modules you are pursuing.

Below is a table of topics students are expected to cover according to their specific exam board:

AS Level

EDEXCEL

C1: Algebra and Functions; Coordiante Geometry in the (x,y) plane; Sequence and Series; Differentiation; Integration
C2: Algebra and Functions; Coordinate Geometry in the (x,y) plane; Sequences and Series; Trigonometry; Exponentials and Logarithms; Differentiation; Integration
M1: Mathematical Models in Mechanics; Vectors in Mechanics; Kinematics of a Particle Moving in a Straight Line; Dynamics of a Particle Moving in a Straight Line or Plane; Statistics of a Particle; Moments
S1: Mathematical Models in Probability and Statistics; Representation and Summary of Data; Probability; Correlation and Regression; Discrete Random Variable; Discrete Distributions; The Normal Distribution
D1: Algorithms; Algorithms on Graphs; The Route Inspection Problem; Critical Path Analysis; Linear Programming; Matchings

OCR

C1: Indices and Surds; Polynomials; Coordinate Geometry and Graphs; Differentiation
C2: Trigonometry; Sequences and Series; Algebra; Integration
M1: Force as a Vector; Equilibrium of a Particle; Kinematics of Motion in a Straight Line; Newton's Laws of Motion; Linear Momentum
S1: Representation of Data; Probability; Discrete Random Variables; Bivariate Data
D1: Algorithms; Graph Theory; Networks; Linear Programming

AQA

MPC1: Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Differentiation, Integration
MPC2: Algebra and Functions, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry, Exponentials and Logarithms, Differentiation, Integration
MS1A/B: Numerical Measures, Probability, Binomial Distribution, Normal Distribution, Estimation, Correlation and Regression
MM1A/B: Mathematical Modelling, Kinematics in One and Two Dimensions, Statistics and Forces, Momentum, Newton's Law of Motion, Connected Particles, Projectiles
MD01: Simple Ideas of Algorithms, Graphs and Networks, Spanning Tree Problems, Matchings, Shortest Paths in Networks, Route Inspection Problem, Travelling Salesperson Problem, Linear Programming, Mathematical Modelling

A2 Level

EDEXCEL

C3: Algebra and Functions; Trigonometry; Exponentials and Logarithms; Differentiation; Numerical Methods
C4: Algebra and Functions; Coordinate Geometry in the (x,y) plane; Sequences and Series; Differentiational Integration; Vectors
M2: Kinematics of a Particle Moving in a Straight Line or Plane; Centre of Mass; Work and Energy; Collisions; Statistics of Rigid Bodies
S2: The Binomial and Poisson Distributions; Continuous Random Variables; Continuous Distributions; Samples; Hypothesis Tests
D2: Transportation Problems; Allocation (Assignment) Problems; The Travelling Salesman; Game Theory; Further Linear Programming, Dynamic Programming; Flows in Networks

OCR

C3: Algebra and Functions; Trigonometry; Differentiation and Integration; Numerical Methods
C4: Algebra and Graphs; Differentiation and Integration; Differential Equations; Vectors
M2: Centre of Mass; Equilibrium of a Rigid Body; Motion of a Projectile; Uniform Motion in a Circle; Coefficient of Restitution and Impulse; Energy, Work and Power
S2: Continuous Random Variables; The Normal Distribution; The Poisson Distribution; Sampling and Hypothesis Tests
D2: Game Theory; Flows in a Network; Matching and Allocation Problems; Critical Path Analysis; Dynamic Programming

AQA

MPC3: Algebra and Functions; Trigonometry; Exponentials and Logarithms; Differentiation; Integration; Numerical Methods
MPC4: Algebra and Functions; Coordinate Geometry in the (x,y) plane; Sequences and Series; Trigonometry; Exponentials and Logarithms; Differentiation and Integration; Vectors
MS2B: Discrete Random Variables; Poisson Distribution; Continuous Random Variables; Estimation; Hypothesis Testing; Chi-square (X²) Contingency Table Tests
MM2B: Mathematical Modelling; Moments and centre of Mass; Kinematics; Newton's Laws of Motion; Application of Differential Equations; Uniform Circular Motion; Work and Energy; Vertical Circular Motion
MD02: Critical Path Analysis; Allocation; Dynamic Programming; Network Flows; Linear Programming; Game Theory for Zero Sum Games; Mathematical Modelling

Please note that some units may not be covered in the revision sessions. Please specify on the booking form if you need support on a particular unit.

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