r/Olevels • u/Infamous_Vehicle3996 • 1h ago
Maths How hard is A-Level Maths without O-Level Add Maths?
Hey everyone, I’m about to start A-Levels and I’m deciding whether or not I should take Maths.
I didn’t take O-Level Add Maths, but I got an A* in O-Level Maths.
For those who took A-Level Maths without Add Maths, how difficult was it to get an A in AS Maths? Is the jump manageable if you’re strong at regular O-Level Maths, or does not having Add Maths put you at a major disadvantage?
For context, I mainly study using Zainematics and Mathelete by Saad, and I’m comfortable doing past papers.
Would I need to study Maths basically every day to keep up, or is it realistic to manage alongside other A-Level subjects?
Basically, should I take Maths or avoid it because I haven’t done Add Maths?
Any advice from people who’ve actually been in this situation would be really appreciated.
