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Pre A-Level Maths

Take this course to learn in full about all the important topics that play into A-Level maths, including surds, quadratic equations and algebraic proof.

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Jennifer S

14-16, 16-18, Adult
UK School Maths Curriculum

15 HOURS

15 LESSONS

Pre A-Level Maths

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Course Overview


This course is designed for students who are going into Year 11/12 and are planning on studying maths at A-Level. It is a recap of the hardest GCSE topics that are used extensively during maths A-Level to enable students to build a strong foundation of knowledge before progressing to more difficult topics. While it is designed for students entering the sixth form, a Year 11 student who wishes to get a 7+ will also benefit from this course. By the end of this lesson series, students will have increased confidence in their mathematical reasoning skills and will have the opportunity to work through various topics. Furthermore, this course should be seen by students as a means to broadening their overall understanding of maths and is open to all with an ambition to achieve this.

Course Content


15 LESSONS

15 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Surds: What Are They and How Does One Use Them?

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Harder Manipulation of Surds

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Quadratic Equations: Factorising

60 minutes

Lesson 4

Quadratic Equations: Completing the Square

60 minutes

Lesson 5

Quadratic Equations: The Quadratic Formula

60 minutes

Lesson 6

Manipulating Algebra: Triple Brackets

60 minutes

Lesson 7

Manipulating Algebra: Changing the Subject of a Formula

60 minutes

Lesson 8

Manipulating Algebra: Challenging Rearranging of Formulae

60 minutes

Lesson 9

Functions: What Are They and How Does One Use Them?

60 minutes

Lesson 10

Functions: Algebraic Inputs

60 minutes

Lesson 11

Functions: Composite Functions

60 minutes

Lesson 12

Functions: Inverse Functions

60 minutes

Lesson 13

Algebraic Proof: Setting Out a Mathematical Argument

60 minutes

Lesson 14

Algebraic Proof: Expressions for Common Types of Numbers

60 minutes

Lesson 15

Algebraic Proof: Proof by Contradiction

60 minutes

Key Skills


Mathematical Reasoning

Algebra

Surds

Mathematical Confidence

Educator

Jennifer S

Reading and Comprehension Educator

Jennifer has five years of experience as a primary teacher, specialising in the EYFS and KS1. She has worked with students of varying backgrounds, including those learning English as an additional language, with additional needs or struggling with mental health.

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