Good Books for Support:
CGP “Head Start to AS Maths” ISBN 978 1 84146 993 5 Available from Amazon (and others)
“Preparation for AS/A Level Maths Workbook” ISBN 978 1 903406 43 4 alphaworkbooks.co.uk
Websites:
Advanced Mathematics Support Programme - Six lessons and preparation for the step up to A level - AMSP
“Step up to A level Maths” - http://www.cimt.org.uk/projects/mepres/step-up/index.htm
Oxford Publishers - Home learning pack.
Edexcel videos and practice questions on key topics when moving from GCSE to A Level - Pearson
Other links of use:
Maths Olympiad for Girls:
The Maths Olympiad for Girls happens at the end of September every year and some of you may be interested in taking part. It is a problem solving challenge. If you'd like to try some past papers, they are available here. We suggest just looking at recent papers. You might also like to try some Cayley, Hamilton or Maclaurin papers to help you prepare.
70% of students with GCSE Maths grade 8 & 9, go on to achieve A*/A grade at A level Mathematics.
70% of students with GCSE grade 6 & 7, go on to achieve grades CDE at A level.
The summer preparation work is especially critical for grade 6 & 7 students to begin the course with confidence.