In this section, you will find all the information you need to help you get up to speed with maths.
Maths plays a key part in all science and engineering subjects and you will need to have a good understanding of some key parts of the A Level syllabus. But don't worry - you can always ask for help!
You will need to know about the following:
Understanding and appreciation
Know and use
Arithmetic basics
Geometric basics
nth Term
Basics of magnitude and direction
Bearings
Know and use the laws of Indices
Simplify Algebra with indices
Fractional and negative indices
Surds
Know Cos, Sin and Tan and use them
Sine Rule and Cosine Rule
Area of a Triangle
What is differentiation?
Notation
Basic principles
Polynomials (negative and fractional powers also)
Equations of Normals and Tangents
Stationary Points
Second Derivatives
Other forms
Solve equations
Rearrange Formula
Substitution into formula
Sketch a linear equation
Factorise into single and double brackets
Expand single and double brackets
Complete the square
Sketch a quadratic graph
Use the discriminant
What is integration?
Basic principles
Short cuts
Indefinite integrals
Finding C
Definite integrals - area under a curve
Expanding knowledge