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UK · A Level · Pearson Edexcel
Pearson Edexcel A Level Maths
A course-aware revision pathway with source metadata, topic map, paper/test structure, approved original practice, flashcards, AI tutor handoff and BattleMode reward connection. This route is labelled Fully covered after passing the StudyVector depth gate.
9MA0Fully coveredLast checked 2026-04-29
Practise
Original questions mapped to topic, subtopic, skill and provider.
Flashcards
Active recall decks for formulas, facts, vocabulary and practicals.
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Smaller learning blocks for repair and review.
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Practice targets used by diagnostics and tutor handoff.
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4-week sprint for A Level Maths
This plan uses your course route, target date and confidence. It is a starter preview until the student saves the course in onboarding.
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25 min · 10 energyflashcardsReview Differentiation flashcards
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9 min · 4 energyexam modeTry a short exam-style practice set
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18 min · 12 energyai tutorAsk the tutor to explain the next step
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A Level Maths
Calculus
DifferentiationCalculus exam practice
A Level Maths
Pure algebra and functions
Algebraic methods and proofFunctions, graphs and transformations
A Level Maths
Calculus and rates of change
Differentiation, tangents and optimisationIntegration, area and differential equations
A Level Maths
Trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms
Trigonometric identities and equationsExponentials, logarithms and modelling
A Level Maths
Vectors, numerical methods and proof
Vectors and geometric reasoningNumerical methods and proof structure
A Level Maths
Statistics and probability
Sampling, distributions and hypothesis testsRegression, correlation and data interpretation
A Level Maths
Mechanics and mathematical modelling
Kinematics and forcesMoments, projectiles and connected particles
A Level Maths
Parametric equations and implicit differentiation
Parametric gradients and tangentsImplicit differentiation and related rates
A Level Maths
Sequences, series and binomial expansion
Arithmetic and geometric seriesBinomial expansion and approximation
A Level Maths
Advanced integration techniques
Integration by substitutionIntegration by parts and partial fractions
A Level Maths
Synoptic exam strategy and proof repair
Choosing methods across pure, statistics and mechanicsRepairing proof and modelling errors
Sample original practice
Differentiate y = (3x^2 + 1)^4 with respect to x.
What is the inner function?
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- A Level Mathematics 9MA0 specification
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Explanation, examples and mistakes are visible before full practice
These previews come from the first-party course map and approved question registry. Fully covered means the public route has topic depth, skills, objectives, worked examples and mistake repair attached before students enter full practice.
Differentiation
What to know
- The derivative gives the gradient function
- Composite functions need chain rule structure
Common mistake
Differentiating the outside but forgetting the inner derivative
Worked example
A Calculus question gives a graph, equation and context. What should the first working line do?
- 1. Identify the exact value, relationship or interpretation being requested.
- 2. Choose the cleanest representation: equation, graph, table, diagram or words.
- 3. Carry units and restrictions through to the final line.
Calculus exam practice
What to know
- Calculus exam practice questions usually reward choosing the representation before calculating.
- A complete answer keeps method, units, restrictions and the requested form visible.
Common mistake
Starting with a memorised method before checking what the question asks for.
Worked example
A Calculus question gives a graph, equation and context. What should the first working line do?
- 1. Identify the exact value, relationship or interpretation being requested.
- 2. Choose the cleanest representation: equation, graph, table, diagram or words.
- 3. Carry units and restrictions through to the final line.
Algebraic methods and proof
What to know
- Algebraic methods and proof questions usually reward choosing the representation before calculating.
- A complete answer keeps method, units, restrictions and the requested form visible.
Common mistake
Starting with a memorised method before checking what the question asks for.
Worked example
A Pure algebra and functions question gives a graph, equation and context. What should the first working line do?
- 1. Identify the exact value, relationship or interpretation being requested.
- 2. Choose the cleanest representation: equation, graph, table, diagram or words.
- 3. Carry units and restrictions through to the final line.
Three quick checks
1. What skill does the approved sample question test?
a level maths
Let u = 3x^2 + 1. Then y = u^4, so dy/du = 4u^3 and du/dx = 6x. Multiply to get dy/dx = 24x(3x^2 + 1)^3.
2. What mistake should you watch for in Differentiation?
Differentiating the outside but forgetting the inner derivative
StudyVector stores common mistake patterns so the next attempt can repair the specific error rather than restart the whole course.
3. What should happen after a missed mark?
Review the explanation, name the mistake, then answer a similar question while the correction is fresh.
The page feeds the same loop as practice: attempt, feedback, repair, and return.