A Level Maths tutor online (9709)
Taught for Cambridge (CAIE), Pearson Edexcel, AQA and OCR.
At a glance
Our A Level Mathematics tutors teach Cambridge International 9709, Pearson Edexcel International A Level (units WMA11 to WMA14 plus applied units) and the UK specifications AQA 7357, Edexcel 9MA0 and OCR A H240. Classes run live online, 1:1 or in small groups, covering pure maths, mechanics, statistics and timed past-paper practice.
A Level Maths key facts
| Cambridge (CAIE) | Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics (9709), 6 papers/components (official syllabus) |
|---|---|
| Pearson Edexcel | Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in Mathematics (YMA01), 4 papers/components (official syllabus) |
| AQA | AQA A-level Mathematics (7357), 3 papers/components (official syllabus) |
| Pearson Edexcel | Pearson Edexcel A Level Mathematics (9MA0), 3 papers/components (official syllabus) |
| OCR | OCR A Level Mathematics A (H240), 3 papers/components (official syllabus) |
| Cambridge May/June series | Exams run from late April to June; results are released in mid-August. |
| Cambridge October/November series | Exams run in October and November; results are released in mid-January. |
| Pearson Edexcel International A Level series | Exams are offered in January, May/June and October/November series. |
| UK A Levels (AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel) series | Exams run in May and June; results are released in mid-August. |
| Topics covered | 10 syllabus topics, with past-paper practice |
| Lesson format | Live online, 1:1 (60 min) or small group (75 min); first class free |
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A Level Mathematics is a standard requirement, or a strong preference, for degrees in engineering, physics, computer science, economics, finance and actuarial science. Students who took IGCSE or O Level Additional Mathematics usually settle in quickly, because they have already met radians, the factor theorem and basic differentiation. Those arriving from GCSE Higher tier often need a few weeks of algebraic fluency work before calculus, logarithms and trigonometric identities start to feel routine.
Cambridge 9709 can be staged. Pure Mathematics 1 plus Mechanics or Probability & Statistics 1 gives the AS Level, and the full A Level adds Pure Mathematics 3 with either Mechanics and Statistics 1 or both statistics papers. Pearson's International A Level is modular as well, with six units available in January, June and October. AQA, Edexcel and OCR in the UK are linear instead: three two-hour papers at the end of Year 13, with mechanics and statistics questions sitting alongside the pure content.
Most dropped marks come from accuracy rather than ideas: a lost minus sign in an integration by parts, an unjustified rounding of an intermediate value, or a proof that skips a line examiners expect to see written. Mechanics trips up students who never draw a force diagram, and statistics punishes vague hypothesis conclusions. Our lessons build a written-working habit early, then use topic-sorted past questions so each weakness is drilled until it disappears from mock papers.
How is A Level Maths (9709) examined?
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics (9709)
Official syllabus from Cambridge (CAIE)| Paper | Duration | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 | 1 hour 50 minutes | 75 | 60% of AS Level / 30% of A Level |
| Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2AS Level only; cannot count towards the full A Level. | 1 hour 15 minutes | 50 | 40% of AS Level |
| Paper 3: Pure Mathematics 3A Level only. | 1 hour 50 minutes | 75 | 30% of A Level |
| Paper 4: Mechanics | 1 hour 15 minutes | 50 | 40% of AS Level / 20% of A Level |
| Paper 5: Probability & Statistics 1Compulsory for A Level. | 1 hour 15 minutes | 50 | 40% of AS Level / 20% of A Level |
| Paper 6: Probability & Statistics 2A Level only. | 1 hour 15 minutes | 50 | 20% of A Level |
2026–2027 syllabus. AS Level: Paper 1 plus one of Papers 2, 4 or 5. A Level: Papers 1, 3 and 5 plus either Paper 4 or Paper 6. Series: May/June and October/November.
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in Mathematics (YMA01)
Official syllabus from Pearson Edexcel| Paper | Duration | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit P1 (WMA11): Pure Mathematics 1 | 1 hour 30 minutes | 75 | 33⅓% of IAS / 16⅔% of IAL |
| Unit P2 (WMA12): Pure Mathematics 2 | 1 hour 30 minutes | 75 | 33⅓% of IAS / 16⅔% of IAL |
| Unit P3 (WMA13): Pure Mathematics 3 | 1 hour 30 minutes | 75 | 16⅔% of IAL |
| Unit P4 (WMA14): Pure Mathematics 4 | 1 hour 30 minutes | 75 | 16⅔% of IAL |
The full IAL adds two applied units: M1 and S1, M1 and D1, M1 and M2, S1 and D1, or S1 and S2 (each 1 hour 30 minutes, 75 marks). Units are available in January, June and October.
AQA A-level Mathematics (7357)
Official syllabus from AQA| Paper | Duration | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1Pure mathematics. | 2 hours | 100 | 33⅓% of A Level |
| Paper 2Pure mathematics and mechanics. | 2 hours | 100 | 33⅓% of A Level |
| Paper 3Pure mathematics and statistics. | 2 hours | 100 | 33⅓% of A Level |
Linear: all papers sat in the same May/June series.
Pearson Edexcel A Level Mathematics (9MA0)
Official syllabus from Pearson Edexcel| Paper | Duration | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 | 2 hours | 100 | 33.33% of A Level |
| Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2 | 2 hours | 100 | 33.33% of A Level |
| Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics | 2 hours | 100 | 33.33% of A Level |
Linear: all papers sat in May/June of one year.
OCR A Level Mathematics A (H240)
Official syllabus from OCR| Paper | Duration | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Pure Mathematics | 2 hours | 100 | 33⅓% of A Level |
| Paper 2: Pure Mathematics and Statistics | 2 hours | 100 | 33⅓% of A Level |
| Paper 3: Pure Mathematics and Mechanics | 2 hours | 100 | 33⅓% of A Level |
Linear: all papers sat in the same May/June series.
Cambridge May/June series
Exams run from late April to June; results are released in mid-August.
Cambridge October/November series
Exams run in October and November; results are released in mid-January.
Pearson Edexcel International A Level series
Exams are offered in January, May/June and October/November series.
UK A Levels (AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel) series
Exams run in May and June; results are released in mid-August.
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Plan your revision with our exam dates guide, the official A Level grade thresholds and where to find official past papers.
What topics are in A Level Maths?
- 1
Quadratics and functions
Stating the range of a composite or inverse function with the wrong inequality sign or endpoint.
- 2
Coordinate geometry and circular measure
Leaving arc length or sector area in degrees when the question works in radians.
- 3
Trigonometry and identities
Missing solutions in the stated interval because only the principal value was found.
- 4
Series and the binomial expansion
Ignoring the validity condition on an expansion with a non-integer power.
- 5
Differentiation and integration
Dropping the constant of integration or forgetting to divide by the inner derivative.
- 6
Logarithms, exponentials and numerical methods
Not showing a sign change in an interval clearly enough to earn the conclusion mark.
- 7
Vectors, differential equations and complex numbers (Pure 3)
Separating variables correctly but never finding the constant from the initial condition.
- 8
Mechanics: forces, kinematics, momentum and energy
Resolving forces without a labelled diagram, so a friction or normal reaction term goes missing.
- 9
Probability, permutations and the normal distribution
Using a continuity correction where none is needed, or omitting it when approximating.
- 10
Hypothesis testing and sampling (Statistics 2)
Writing a conclusion with no reference to the context of the question.
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How do our online Maths classes work?
Diagnostic
A short check of what your child already knows against the syllabus.
Topic teaching
Clear explanations on a shared whiteboard, one topic at a time.
Past-paper practice
Exam questions from your board, timed and marked to the mark scheme.
Feedback
What went well, what to fix and what to practise before next class.
Who teaches A Level Maths?
15+ years- Mathematics
PhD- Mathematics
Dr Anjum Mustafa Khan Abbasi
O Level · A Level · IB · Pearson Edexcel
PhD Mathematics, NUST Islamabad (research at UNSW Australia)
8 years- Mathematics
7+ years- Mathematics
How do you get top marks in A Level Maths?
Show every line of algebra in 'show that' questions; the final answer is given, so the marks sit entirely in the working.
Keep at least four significant figures in intermediate values and round only at the final step to the accuracy requested.
Draw and label a force diagram before resolving in any mechanics question, even when one is printed on the paper.
In hypothesis tests, write both hypotheses with the parameter named and finish with a conclusion that uses the wording of the context.
Check that calculator answers are reasonable: a probability above 1 or a negative length means an earlier step needs revisiting.
How much does A Level Maths tutoring cost?
Prices shown in US dollars
- Recommended
One-to-one
Fully personalised to your child
USD 35 / class
- 60-minute live classes at times you choose
- A plan built from a diagnostic of your child's gaps
- Past-paper practice marked against the mark scheme
- Progress notes for parents
Small group
Up to 6 students, 8 live classes a month
USD 10 / class
- 75-minute live classes, 8 per month
- Taught to your exam board and syllabus code
- Weekly past-paper questions with feedback
- Class recordings and notes
Intensive exam prep
12 one-to-one classes a month before exams
USD 32 / class
- Three 60-minute classes a week
- Timed past papers and full mock exams
- Topic-by-topic weak-spot drills
- Pack discount of 10% applied
Prices are per class unless shown per month: one-to-one classes are 60 minutes and group classes 75 minutes. Your trial class is free and doesn't turn into a paid plan by itself. Pricing FAQ
A Level Maths FAQs
How can I get an A* in A Level Maths?
An A* in A Level Maths usually comes from secure pure-maths technique plus many timed past papers marked against the official mark schemes. Fix algebra and calculus errors first, because pure maths carries the largest share of marks on every board. Then practise mechanics and statistics in mixed sets so you can recognise question types quickly. Reviewing mark-scheme wording teaches you exactly which lines of working earn method marks.
Is A Level Maths hard?
A Level Maths is a clear step up from GCSE or IGCSE, mainly because the algebra becomes longer and the questions expect you to choose a method yourself. Students who practise regularly and keep up with each topic usually find it manageable. The difficulty often peaks in the second year with integration techniques, differential equations and the A Level-only pure content, so steady revision across both years matters more than last-minute cramming.
What is the difference between Cambridge 9709 and Edexcel International A Level Maths?
Both are international A Levels in Mathematics, but Cambridge 9709 uses six papers with set routes, while Pearson Edexcel International A Level uses six modular units. Cambridge students take Pure 1 and Pure 3 plus applied papers; Edexcel students take Pure 1 to Pure 4 plus two applied units. Edexcel offers January, June and October series, whereas Cambridge runs May/June and October/November. Universities treat both as full A Levels.
Should I take Mechanics or Statistics in A Level Maths?
Choose Mechanics if you plan to study engineering or physics, and choose Statistics if you lean towards economics, psychology, biology or data-related degrees. In Cambridge 9709 every A Level student takes Probability & Statistics 1, then adds either Mechanics or Probability & Statistics 2. UK boards include both mechanics and statistics for everyone, so the choice only applies to international routes such as Cambridge and Edexcel IAL.
Can I take A Level Maths without Additional Maths?
Yes, you can take A Level Maths without IGCSE or O Level Additional Mathematics, as long as your GCSE, IGCSE or O Level Maths grade is strong. Additional Maths gives a head start on calculus and trigonometry, but it is not a formal entry requirement for Cambridge or Edexcel. Students without it should spend the first few weeks strengthening algebra, surds, indices and quadratic manipulation before moving on to differentiation.
Which A Level subjects go well with Maths?
Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics and Computer Science pair most naturally with A Level Maths. Physics and Further Maths reinforce calculus and mechanics, while Economics and Computer Science draw on statistics and logical reasoning. The right combination depends on your intended degree, so check the published entry requirements of the universities you are considering before finalising your choices.
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