A-Level Year 1 Maths Revision Guide

Complete revision resources for A-level Maths!



This complete guide to A-level Maths is all you need to ace your A-level Maths exams.
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1. Algebraic Methods

This chapter reviews a lot of prior knowledge from GCSE Maths. This is essential practice for you because A-level maths requires a high skill level in algebra. Fluent algebraic manipulation is essential to high grades.

Learning ObjectiveRevision VideosPractice
Know and apply indices laws. Revision Page: Laws of IndicesSee revision page.
Be able to expand and factorise brackets.
Including:
Basic linear factors
Quadratics
Difference of 2 Squares
Algebra Playlist
Factorising Quadratics
Difference of 2 Squares
Factorising Harder Quadratics
Difference of 2 Squares Transum

Factorising Harder Quadratics Transum

Mixed Algebra Practice from Addvance Maths
Understand how to manipulate surds and simplify surd expressions. Surds Revision PageSee revision page.
Be able to rationalise the denominator of a fractional surd. See above. See above.

2. Quadratic Equations and Functions

Learning ObjectiveRevision VideosPractice
Be able to solve quadratic equations by:
Factorising
The quadratic formula
Completing the square
Quadratics Revision Page

Deriving the Quadratic Formula Video

Completing the Square Video
Transum Practice: Solving Quadratic Equations

Quadratic: Algebra Practice (Dr Austin Maths)

Markscheme for Above

Completing the Square Questions

Markscheme for Above
Understand functions and inverse functions.Composite Functions Video

Inverse Functions
Functions Introduction: Transum

Composite Functions: Transum

Inverse Functions: Transum
Understand the concept of Domain and Range of a function. Domain and Range VideoDomain and Range: Corbett Maths
Be familiar with the features of a quadratic graph, and solve problems associated with the graphs. Plotting Quadratic Graphs Video

Quadratic Graphs Video
Understand what the discriminant is and solve problems using the discriminant. Dr Austin Maths Discriminant Questions

Markscheme for Above

Dr Oliver Maths: Discriminant

Markscheme for Above

3. Equations and Inequalities

Learning ObjectiveRevision VideosPractice
Be able to solve linear simultaneous equations. Simultaneous Equations VideoExtension: Comparing Method of Solving Simultaneous Equations
Be able to solve simultaneous equations on graphs. Simultaneous on a Graph Video
Be able to solve equations on graphs, understanding that the points of intersection are the solutions. Solving Equations using Graphs Video
Be able to solve quadratic simultaneous equations. Quadratic Simultaneous Equations Video
Know how to solve linear inequalities. Inequalities Video
Know how to solve quadratic inequalities. Quadratic Inequalities Video
Understand regions and inequalities on graphs.Inequalities Regions Video

4. Graphs and Transformations

Learning ObjectiveRevision VideosPractice
Be familiar with cubic and quartic graphs, and know their features. Cubic Graphs Revision Video
Know the general shape and features of a reciprocal graph.Reciprocal Graphs Video
Solve problems involving points of intersection of two graphs. Solving Equations using Graphs Video
Know and understand that rules for graph transformations. Graph Transformations PageMathsgenie Practice for all of Topci 4

Markscheme

Naiker Maths: Practice Questions

Markscheme

5. Straight Line Graphs

Learning ObjectiveRevision VideosPractice
Be familiar with the equation of a straight line graph: y=mx+cStraight Line Graphs Revision Page
Be able to find the gradient of a straight line. Straight Line Graphs Video
Know that parallel lines have the same gradient, but perpendicular graphs have the negative reciprocal gradient. Video Coming Soon
Be able to solve problems and model scenarios using straight line graphs. Video Coming SoonMathsgenie Practice for all of 5.

Markscheme

6. Circles

Learning ObjectiveRevision VideosPractice
Understand how to find the midpoint between two points, and solve problems involving midpoints.
Be able to find the equation of a perpendicular bisector on a graph.
Know that the general form of a circle equation is (x-a)2+(y-b)2=r2Circle Equations Video
Be able to solve problems involving circle equations and their graphs. See AboveMathsgenie: Circle Equations

Markscheme

NaikerMaths: Circle Questions

Markscheme

7. Algebraic Methods

Learning ObjectiveRevision VideosPractice
Be able to simplify algebraic fractions. Algebraic Fractions Video
Be able to solve equations involving algebraic fractions. See above.
Divide polynomials using algebra.
Understand the factor theorem. Mathsgenie: The Factor Theorem and Algebraic Division

Markscheme for Above

Dr Oliver Maths: Factor Theorem

Dr Oliver Maths: Solutions
Use mathematical proof to prove mathematical facts. Algebraic Proof Video
Understand various methods of proof.

8. The Binomial Expansion

Learning ObjectiveRevision VideosPractice
Understand how to use binomial expansion, and be able to expand brackets efficiently. Binomial Expansion Video
Solve problems using the binomial theorem. Binomial Expansion Problems VideoMathsgenie: The Binomial Expansion

Markscheme for Above
Estimate calculations using an appropriate binomial expansion. Binomial Approximations

9. Trigonometric Ratios

Learning ObjectiveRevision VideosPractice
Revision: Revise all of GCSE SOHCAHTOA and Pythagoras Theorem. Trigonometry Revision Page
Be able to use the sine and cosine rules to solve problems involving non-right angle triangles. Sine Rule Video

Cosine Rule Video
Be able to use the formula for the area of a triangle with sine to solve problems. Area of a Triangle with Sine Video
Know the graphs of sine, cosine and tan. Sin, Cos and Tan graphs Video
Know how to transform trigonometric graphs. Transformations of Trigonometric Graphs Video

Modelling with Trig Graphs Video

10. Trigonometric Identities and Equations

Learning ObjectiveRevision VideosPractice
Be able to solve basic trigonometric equations.
Know the exact trigonometric values, and the special triangles. Special Triangles Video
Know the trig identities, and use them to solve problems. Trigonometric Identities Video
Be able to use a CAST diagram to calculate repeated solutions to trigonometric equations. Introduction to CAST Diagrams

Solving Trig Equations Using Trig
MathsGenie: Solving Trigonometric Equations

Markscheme

11. Vectors

Learning ObjectiveRevision VideosPractice
Understand vector notation. Vector Notation Video
Understand the concept of vector magnitude, and be able to calculate the magnitude of a vector. Video Coming Soon
Be able to apply vector facts to solve vector problems. Video Coming Soon
Be able to model with vectors. Video Coming SoonMathsGenie: Vectors

Markscheme

12. Differentiation

Learning ObjectiveRevision VideosPractice
Understand how to differentiate from first principles. Differentiation from First Principles VideoMathsGenie: Differentiation from First Principles

MarkScheme
Be able to differentiate using the power rule. Differentiation VideoMathsGenie: Differentiation Questions

Markscheme
Use differentiation to find the gradient of a curve at a particular coordinate. See below
Use differentiation to find the equation of a tangent of a curve at a coordinate. Finding the Equation of Tangent VideoNaiker Maths: Tangent Questions

Markscheme
Use differentiation to find the equation of a normal of a curve at a coordinate. See above
Understand the concept of a second derivative. Second Derivative Video
Analyse a curve to see whether it is increasing or decreasing at a particular point. See above
Find the coordinates of stationary points using differentiation.Maximum and Minimums Video
Be able to model using differentiation.Coming SoonNaikerMaths: Modelling with Differentiation

Markscheme

13. Integration

Learning ObjectiveRevision VideosPractice
Be able to integrate using the reverse power rule. Introduction to Integration VideoTransum: Integration

MathsGenie: Integration

Markscheme
Be able to find the equation of a function from the equation of a gradient using integration. Coming Soon
Use integration to find areas beneath and between curves. Integration: Finding Areas VideoNaiker Maths: Integration and Areas

Markscheme

14. Exponentials and Logarithms

Learning ObjectiveRevision VideosPractice
Understand the general shape an exponential graph. Coming Soon
Use exponential equations to model real life situations. Modelling with Exponentials Video
Understand the concept of a logarithm. Coming SoonTransum: Logarithms

MathsGenie: Exponentials and Logarithms Questions

Markscheme
Know the laws of logarithms and how to use them to solve equations involving exponents. Coming Soon
Understand how to use logarithms to model non-linear data. Coming Soon