inFinnityPi Maths WA

You need to make sure you are familiar with all the GSCE Maths content that comes up in the A level course.
For Maths, there are two main tasks:
1. Before the summer you need to RAG-rate the topics using this summary sheet, then spend around 8 hours throughout the summer working on your chosen topics from the questions provided. These must be completed by September and should be on lined paper. Answers for checking your work are here. Complete the summary sheet so we know which Qs you have attempted, and whether or not your final answers are correct. ALL of your work will be handed in (please don't use any separate pages for 'rough work' - we want to see all that you do!).
2. Read the instructions carefully and complete the Rearranging Algebra task demonstrating your written communication skills, which will be marked by your teachers in September.
For Further Maths A level students, there are three more compulsory written tasks: Exponential Equations, Powerful Quadratics and Complex Numbers (click here) - these should be completed on lined paper. The first of the complex numbers videos we watched is here. Try watching the other twelve!

Optional extras to really get to know your stuff...

There are more great resources from AMSP here. Scroll down to the six sections and have a go - there are lots of nice extras here to really deepen your understanding and try out a variety of activities on simplifying, expanding, factorising, rearranging, solving and sketching.
There is an online course you may be interested in. The Transition to A level Mathematics course is on the integral website. Login details are available on request by email (afinn@workingtonacademy.org). If you choose to do this, please download your certificate when completed, print it out and hand it in to your maths teacher in September.
This website has 10 pages of questions to try, along with full worked solutions and video explanations of the topics. These are optional - you should judge what you need to do independently in preparation for your upcoming A level studies.
Finally, this is a great opportunity to absorb yourself in a range of mathematical ideas by watching videos or films, listening to podcasts or radio shows, or reading some mathsy books - check out the selection of multi-media maths here!

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