Introduction to A Level Maths - Tackling Key topics - Grade A/A* GCSE and above
This class introduces many of the key topics found in A Level Mathematics including Core/Pure, Mechanics and Statistics. It is designed to take knowledge from IGCSE/GCSE at a grade 7+ (A/A*) and develop it to prepare for future study.
Mr Lloyd
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(65)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Small tasks with answers will be provided each week.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 10 - 12
Intermediate - Advanced Level
This class introduces many of the key topics found in A Level Mathematics including Core/Pure, Mechanics and Statistics. It is designed to take knowledge from IGCSE/GCSE at a grade 7+ (A/A*) and develop it to prepare for future study. This class will look at topics found in the British Curriculum for A Level Mathematics for approximate Year 12 and 13, age 16-18. There is an expectation that pupils joining this class will have good knowledge of the IGCSE/GCSE maths syllabus and be at an approximate grade of an A/A* (7-9). This class will be taught as a mini-classroom environment where the material will be taught by PowerPoint. There will be plenty of explained examples, and time for pupils to ask quick questions for clarification and to aid understanding as we go through. Each week, the new topics will be introduced and developed, most building upon prior knowledge from the IGCSE/GCSE course. Online platforms may be used to monitor and assess progress in real-time, so that support can be given. Any work submitted will be marked online and feedback can be given. Some online resources will also give immediate feedback. As lessons are recorded, pupils can re-watch the recordings in case they missed copying down examples, or wish to revisit the topic at a later date. If any pupils require additional support on a 1-to-1 basis, this can be arranged separately on request. Some of the topics that will covered during this class will include: PURE MATHS ~ Surds and Indices ~ Quadratic Functions ~ Equations and Inequalities ~ Coordinate Geometry ~ Trigonometry ~ Polynomials ~ Graphs and Transformations ~ Binomial Expansion ~ Differentiation ~ Integration ~ Vectors ~ Exponentials and Logarithms MECHANICS ~ Kinematics ~ Forces and Newton's laws of motion ~ Variable acceleration STATISTICS ~ Data Collection, processing, presentation and interpretation ~ Probability ~ Binomial Distribution ~ Statistical hypothesis testing using the Binomial Distribution
Learning Goals
To be become advanced in their mathematical knowledge and ability post-IGCSE/GCSE and prepared for 1st Year of A-Level or AS Mathematics.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a qualified mathematics teacher with 20 years’ experience. I have taught across the age range from 7 – 18 in a mixture of state and private/independent day and boarding schools and up until teaching online this last year, was employed full-time in an English International boarding school with responsibilities for teaching Maths across the curriculum in addition to teaching Cadets outdoor skills.
*My engaging and challenging lessons with Key Stage 2 were used to boost SAT preparation, selective secondary school entrance examinations, UKMT Maths Challenges and Private school taster days.
*I teach across Key Stage 3 and 4 preparing pupils for GCSE Higher and Foundation, as well as being responsible for the ‘Top Set’ and their progression onto AQA Further Maths and OCR Additional Maths Qualifications.
*At the senior age range (17/18), I teach the OCR MEI A Level syllabus throughout, including all Pure, Statistics and Mechanics. Working within an International Baccalaureate School, I teach the Diploma Programme of Maths, originally at the Maths Studies and Standard Level, however with the change, I am now wholly responsible for the teaching of the Applications & Interpretations Diploma course at both Standard and Higher Level.
I love the variety of subjects within maths that I teach and how they all can be applied outside the classroom for enjoyment and understanding, rather than for ‘exams’ sake. Teaching a broad array of ages, abilities, pupils with disabilities (visual and non-visual) makes every lesson unique and unpredictably enjoyable.
In addition to teaching mathematics, my love of outdoor pursuits had led be to become commissioned as an Officer of Cadets in the British Army. Over the last 15 years I have been promoted to the rank of Captain within our Infantry Unit, and hold numerable qualifications from Outdoor First Aid, Skill at Arms Instructor, through to Exercise Conducting Officer and Fieldcraft Educator. Within my timetable, I teach cadets weekly from the age of 14 – 18 through a variety of training programmes that include Fieldcraft, Map and Compass, Military tactics and other Cadet skills that help link together with our Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Outside of my teaching career, I am a father of nine home-schooled children. I provide support to my wife (who is an early years specialist teacher), with all of our children from the age of 2 to 17. As I have a more scientific education, I often take over with the KS2 topics of Science, Maths and Geography, as well as squeezing in outdoor skills and knowledge to fuel their thirst for adventure and excitement!
Whilst studying at University, I became heavily involved with Educational Summer Schools, in particular with NAGTY (National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth), in addition to the promotion of Further Education for those children from disadvantaged backgrounds. I also took my love for cycling one stage further by gaining a City and Guilds Diploma in cycle maintenance, which I used as a mechanic and still do to this day.Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
4-6 learners per class
