Pure Mathematics — Year 1 (AS)

The full AS Pure Maths topic list, structured to the Edexcel specification — algebra, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, exponentials, differentiation and integration.

Pure Maths Year 1 (AS) Topics

Differentiation is live now, with step-by-step worked examples, graded practice questions and full answers — in the same format as our GCSE Maths resources. The remaining topics are being built out next.

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Algebraic Expressions

Simplifying, expanding and manipulating algebraic expressions, including surds and indices.

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Quadratics

Solving quadratic equations by factorising, completing the square and the quadratic formula.

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Equations & Inequalities

Solving linear and quadratic simultaneous equations, and linear and quadratic inequalities.

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Graphs & Transformations

Sketching curves and applying translations, stretches and reflections to graphs.

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Straight Line Graphs

Gradient, equations of lines, and parallel and perpendicular lines.

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Circles

Equation of a circle, tangents, chords and circle geometry problems.

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Algebraic Methods (Proof)

Algebraic fractions, polynomial division and proof by deduction and exhaustion.

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Binomial Expansion

Expanding (a+b)ⁿ using Pascal's triangle and binomial coefficients.

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Trigonometric Ratios

Sine and cosine rules, area of a triangle, and graphs of trig functions.

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Trigonometric Identities & Equations

Solving trig equations and proving identities using standard relationships.

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Exponentials & Logarithms

Exponential graphs and growth/decay, introducing logarithms and their laws.

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Vectors

2D vectors, magnitude, direction and problem solving with vector geometry.

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Differentiation

Finding gradients, stationary points and rates of change from first principles.

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Integration

Reversing differentiation to find areas under curves and general solutions.

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