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In the Westbound Maths A- Level Pure Maths course, we will cover the following topics:
Sequence and Series
Binominal Expansion
Trigonometry (2 lectures)
Algebra and Functions (2 lectures)
Differentiation (2 lectures)
Integration (2 lectures)
The introduction video gives you an overview of the new A- Level Mathematics specification and the course, and discusses how to fully utilize materials provided in each lecture.
During Class
We will cover the following four topics on Sequence and Series. The Classnote_Sequence handout follows the class video, and includes consolidated key concepts, examples, and exercises gone through in class.
1. What are sequences and series?
2. Arithmetic sequences and series
3. Geometric sequences and series
4. Recurrent sequences
After Class
Learning doesn’t stop after classes, we all know practice makes perfect.
The homework includes four questions designed to complement classroom learning.
They should be completed without the help of notes to help identify any knowledge gap.
During Class
We will cover the following four topics on Binomial Expansion. The Classnote handout follows the class video, and includes consolidated key concepts, examples, and exercises gone through in class.
1.What is binomial expansion?
2.When the power is a positive integer: (a+b)^n
3.When the power is negative or a fraction: (1+x)^n and (a+bx)^n
4.Application of binomial expansion in other topics
After Class
Learning doesn’t stop after classes, we all know practice makes perfect.
The homework includes four questions designed to complement classroom learning.
They should be completed without the help of notes to help identify any knowledge gap.
During Class
We will cover the following six topics in the first part of Trigonometry. The Classnote handout follows the class video, and includes consolidated key concepts, examples, and exercises gone through in class.
1.Recap of AS Level Trigonometry
2.Radian
3.Solving Trigonometric Functions: sinx
4.Solving Trigonometric Functions: cosx
5.Solving Trigonometric Functions: tanx
6.Small angle approximations
After Class
Learning doesn’t stop after classes, we all know practice makes perfect.
The homework includes four questions designed to complement classroom learning.
They should be completed without the help of notes to help identify any knowledge gap.
During Class
We will cover the following five topics in the second part of Trigonometry. The Classnote handout follows the class video, and includes consolidated key concepts, examples, and exercises gone through in class.
1.Secant, cosecant, and cotangent
2.Arcsin, arccos, and arctan
3.Trigonometric identities
4.Double angle formulae
5.Putting asinθ+bcos θ in the format of Rcos (θ+a)
After Class
Learning doesn’t stop after classes, we all know practice makes perfect.
The homework includes four questions designed to complement classroom learning.
They should be completed without the help of notes to help identify any knowledge gap.
During Class
We will cover the following four topics in the first part of Algebra and Functions. The Classnote handout follows the class video, and includes consolidated key concepts, examples, and exercises gone through in class.
1.Recap of AS Functions: factorization, long division, and factor theorem
2.Partial Fractions
3.Modulus Functions
4.Exponential and Logarithm Functions
After Class
Learning doesn’t stop after classes, we all know practice makes perfect.
The homework includes four questions designed to complement classroom learning.
They should be completed without the help of notes to help identify any knowledge gap.
During Class
We will cover the following four topics in the second part of Algebra and Functions. The Classnote handout follows the class video, and includes consolidated key concepts, examples, and exercises gone through in class.
1.Recap of Functions Part I
2.Composite and Inverse Functions
3.Transformation on the graph of the function f(x)
4.Coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane
After Class
Learning doesn’t stop after classes, we all know practice makes perfect.
The homework includes four questions designed to complement classroom learning.
They should be completed without the help of notes to help identify any knowledge gap.
During Class
We will cover the following three topics in the first part of Differentiation. The Classnote handout follows the class video, and includes consolidated key concepts, examples, and exercises gone through in class.
1.Derivative, differentiation, their interpretation and graphic representation
2.Methods of differentiation
3.Types of functions to differentiate
After Class
Learning doesn’t stop after classes, we all know practice makes perfect.
The homework includes four questions designed to complement classroom learning.
They should be completed without the help of notes to help identify any knowledge gap.
During Class
We will cover the following three topics in the second part of Differentiation. The Classnote handout follows the class video, and includes consolidated key concepts, examples, and exercises gone through in class.
1.Types of functions to differentiate (continued)
2.Stationary point, second derivative, and point of inflection
3.Modelling questions
After Class
Learning doesn’t stop after classes, we all know practice makes perfect.
The homework includes four questions designed to complement classroom learning.
They should be completed without the help of notes to help identify any knowledge gap.
During Class
We will cover the following five topics in the first part of Integration. The Classnote handout follows the class video, and includes consolidated key concepts, examples, and exercises gone through in class.
1.Memory items for direct integration
2.Integrating trigonometric functions
3.Reverse chain rules
4.Integration by substitution
5.Integration by parts
After Class
Learning doesn’t stop after classes, we all know practice makes perfect.
The homework includes four questions designed to complement classroom learning.
They should be completed without the help of notes to help identify any knowledge gap.
During Class
We will cover the following five topics in the second part of Integration. The Classnote handout follows the class video, and includes consolidated key concepts, examples, and exercises gone through in class.
1.Integration using Partial Fractions
2.Application: finding areas under the curve using integration
3.Application: Solving differential equations
4.The Trapezium Rule
After Class
Learning doesn’t stop after classes, we all know practice makes perfect.
The homework includes four questions designed to complement classroom learning.
They should be completed without the help of notes to help identify any knowledge gap.
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What Complete A-Level Pure Maths Crash Course in 10 Lectures teach:
The Westbound Maths Complete A-Level Pure Maths Course covers the entire A-Level pure maths syllabus which represents 2/3 of the final exam weight for A-Level Mathematics qualification. The course consists of 10 lectures with over 15 hours of class videos, accompanying exam- styled homework and detailed mark scheme for the following topics:
Sequence and Series: arithmetic/geometric sequence and series
Binomial expansion
Trigonometry part I: sine and cosine rules, area of a triangle, radian, arc length and area of a pie.
Trigonometry part II: trigonometric identities, double angle formulae, solving trigonometric functions
Algebra, Functions and Parametric Equations part I: factorization, long division, partial fractions, modulus functions, exponential and logarithm functions.
Algebra, Functions and Parametric Equations part II: composite and inverse functions, transformation of the graph of f(x), coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane: functions of line and circle, and parametric equations.
Differentiation part I: definition of derivative and differentiation, their graphic representation and interpretation; methods of differentiation including chain rule, product rule, quotient rule, differentiation through inverse functions and connected rate of change.
Differentiation part II: how to differentiate trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithm functions, parametric equations and implicit functions; the definition of stationary point, second derivative and point of inflection; modelling questions on differentiation.
Integration part I: memory items for direct integration, integrating trigonometric functions, reverse chain rules, integration by substitution, and integration by parts.
Integration part II: integration using Partial Fractions, application of integration: finding areas under the curve using integration, solving differential equations, and the trapezium Rule
How to fully utilize the course materials:
Class video: we always start with the key concepts and definition within a topic, and then jump straight into a past exam question (sourced across major exam boards) to see how these concepts are tested and applied, then you will be given an exam-styled classroom exercise for practice followed by a detailed step-by-step guide on how to solve it.
Handouts: every lecture is accompanied with a handout that summarizes key concepts covered, exam- styled question solving examples, and classroom exercise solutions.
Homework with exam-styled questions: for each lecture, the homework contains 4 exam-styled questions which should be completed under exam conditions to help students identify any knowledge gap.
Mistake Diagnosis : use the detailed sample solution to diagnose any mistake in homework which is the key to grade improvement.