Hi sir, do you think it’s possible or had students in the past that went from D to an A in a short time? I just got my march mock results and got a D 😢 need an A to secure my apprenticeship
Yes, it is possible - but you have to be working HARD, and be very, very dedicated from this point on! It won’t happen by chance and luck - you really need to put the work in, so get serious about it! Let me know if you need more guidance.
Hi Sir! I really need some advice. I have an offer from Cambridge and need an A in maths but currently am so worried that this will not happen. What should I be doing in these coming weeks to ensure that I secure that A grade?
So much timed exam practice! If you want some reassurance with some of the more challenging topics, you could also consider attending some of my revision sessions - they aim to show people some of the most challenging content so that you are more equipped to deal with unusual questions. Congrats on your place at Cambridge!
Hi sir for the online lessons once paid for at the times stated will we expect an email to join the zoom call or a confirmation of beginning. I plan to book the normal and further maths classes so I would like to be aware of what to expect
I have paid for a few and you receive a conformation email straight away and it says in the email that the link to the zoom meeting will be sent out around a week before the scheduled time along with the materials/slides needed
Firstly, thank you supporting my channel for many months now, I really appreciate it! Once you book the session, @elliestubbs2981 is correct that you get a confirmation email - I'm currently working on the slides, so once these are ready, these will be sent out, along with the Zoom link and further details. Thank you!
You'll definitely gain some really good tips! I've gone for some challenging questions and the pace can be quite strong so that we get through a lot - but students last year found rewatching questions with the recording was really useful too. Thanks for the support!
@@ikunim_ What a lovely thing to say - thank you - please let me know if there's anything I can do! P.S. If you feel the pace might be fast, I'd probably recommend having a read through the questions/maybe try one or two in advance of the session, so that the pace will feel more comfortable. Just a thought! :)
It depends on which topic - these aren't sessions to teach you all the content, really looking at the most challenging questions. Some topics will get 10-15 minutes (plus extra questions + video after) and some more like 25 minutes depending on the challenge level - does that make sense? The sessions are intended to direct you to some of the trickiest parts of questions :)
If I’m working at a C right now Will these classes be too difficult for me? Also what would you recommend I do to improve since I need an A for my offer
Good question! The classes are designed to be challenging, but there'll surely be many areas where you'll find yourself seeing ways to get more marks. Here's what I'd recommend - try one of the earlier sessions, and see how you find it. When you sign up for the ticket, you're immediately sent the questions that I'll be using. It'd be worth you having a look at these before the session, as this will help you with the faster pace. And then you can decide whether the rest would suit you! As I've said before, the recording will also be available, so you can rewatch challenging parts, too. Although it's designed for high grades, you will still gain lots from it, I hope :)
Sir you know the pure b topic the date is likely to be on Eid so many people including myself can't attend . Is there a possibility you can change this to a later date.
I can't believe I didn't check for this, I am so sorry! As I have already sold loads of tickets, I cannot move the date now - the best option is probably to sign up for the session, have the recording and all the other materials, and to watch when you are available, and know that you can email me if you have any questions that aren't covered/discussed in the session. I will make sure I check for next year, but realise this probably won't matter as Eid will be even earlier in the year. Again, my apologies. Ramadan Kareem!
Really similar in style to the other sessions, focussing on the higher level exam skills. The CP1 session I recommend to anyone doing AS or A-Level Further Maths as the content comes up again at the end of course exams.
Personally, FM1 isn't all that bad compared to normal mechanics as long as your willing to put in the work and have a general interest in it as some of the concepts are more advanced but not impossible.
I haven't been able to set up a process for this in time for this year - but if you email me with evidence of your bursary at sebbicen@gmail.com I'll see what I can do... :)
Random question ,am I allowed to use a highlighter and a color other than black to annoate a question and the diagrams. When doing questions where part asked for an answer to 3sf and the next part of the question requires using part a's answer do I use the full calculator display or the asked answer from part a?
Yes, you can - but they might not show up when scanned in. So if you're using it for your own benefit, that's fine - but if you're wanting to communicate with them, then it's not OK. I would recommend using them if it helps, though! As for your second question, examiners will be expecting either - I personally think it's easier to use the rounded version they asked for in part (a)
All the details can be found here - they are at various times and dates www.tickettailor.com/events/bicenmaths Whilst most of my channel is free, these events are paid-for - this is because I put a lot of time into planning and arranging them!
Hi sir, I received my pure maths mock back and got 76/100 which is good but most of my mistakes were to silly errors such as misclicking sine for cos or not reading that it wants integers and not the fraction that I got. I could’ve easily got 90+ if it wasn’t for these mistakes so I would like to know if you have any tips or any way to kind of decrease that exam stress which is causing me to make these silly mistakes, I already do a lot of exam practice under timed conditions so if there are any other tips available, it would be really helpful 😁 Just a note, this isn’t an issue for any other of my subjects (bio and chem) or stats & mech, just pure.
Interesting! If you have enough time to slow down a little, that'd be really beneficial. I'd also recommend adding in extra lines of working rather than skipping too quickly, as that can reduce mistakes. Lastly, I'd suggest redoing questions to see if you end up with the same answer, rather than checking through your working - this is a better way of trying to detect if there are any mistakes. These all take up time though, so be careful!
Right now I'm preparing all these sessions rather than preparing for my own exams hahaha but I will be doing lots and lots of practice as I get closer to them!
Yes, mostly - but they won't just be past paper questions from the Exam Questions by Topic document I have in my Google Drive, I find questions from other places that are 'fresh' and 'unseen'.
Is that an IAL video? I am sensing there’s more demand for IAL things, so will hopefully be able to cater more to this next year when I get this big project of Further Maths content completed!
Hey sir I bought the Pure B and mechanics one I also wanted to get Pure A but it’s sold out now if I get the recorded version can I email you for help on stuff I don’t get thanks
Hey sir, I plan on buying your upcoming further maths sessions. I was wondering if you have any advice on the following, in my recent trial exam I got a C in FM I find myself having this issue of forgetting content I go over pretty quick. For instance, I had gone over CP Vectors and when I tried doing questions on it a week after I completely forgot how to do everything 😔. Do you have any advice on how to combat this. Thanks as always!
Great question! I would try and repeat the questions sooner than a week if you feel that it is slipping away too quickly - even repeating the same questions. You want to train your brain to be able to retain information, and sometimes waiting too long can mean it is even more of an effort when you return to it. I'd also like to add that being at a C right now is a strong position - the grade boundaries are relatively close, so every mark will count for you. Even just a few marks here and there will shift you to a B, and very soon you'll be working your way to other higher grades! Let me know if you have further questions, happy to answer them! :)
Hi sir, if we sign up to the session and have any questions/need any help, are we able to contact you and get a response? Or is it just the videos & resources you are providing? Thank you!
good evening sir just wanted to ask a question about ur videos say i wanted to go over a topic from scratch would it be most productive to watch a whole playlist of it with ur videos since i realised this may be time consuming but im really just looking any advice/insight. Thanks once again
It really depends on how much recapping you need - watching the videos all over again will be like me teaching you as though you don't know any of it. I'm hoping to create videos for this purpose in the future, but this won't be ready for at least a few months. I'd probably recommend attempting questions from different exercises in the textbook, and if you get stuck, to rewatch just the videos from the playlist that correspond to that exercise - from the title of the video. I hope that helps!
@@BicenMaths OK thanks for your advice yes I was thinking on weaker topics try it from the textbook and use ur videos to help with any weaknesses. Thank you for the advice🐐
Bicen, I was wondering which resources are you using to revise for Decision Maths. I have checked exam questions and they are structured differently compare to book's questions. Thanks for your time.
I haven't done a ton of revision yet, but I'll be using past paper questions, as well as questions from the old specification for D1 - there are some parts that are slightly different, but most is the same! www.physicsandmathstutor.com/a-level-maths-papers/#D1
@@BicenMaths Thanks Bicen. I really appreciate that. Are you also going to use the book? I personally would burn it 😂, but dont a physical copy just pdf .
Would there be options to buy the recordings for the pure year 1 and 2 ,then stats and mechanics year 1 and 2 As I don’t think I’ll be available on the days it’s hosted
Yep! If you sign up as normal, you’ll receive all the recordings and materials in the same way as those attending live. Watching afterwards worked really well for students last year - they said it was really useful in that format.
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Great to hear about your preparation Seb! Documenting your journey to exams will be super useful to students, inspiring! : )
Thank you! As it gets closer, I'm definitely beginning to feel more stressed... it's a good reminder what students have to go through!
@@BicenMaths Two Legends 🙌🏽
@@BicenMaths Collab when?? 🙄🙄🙄
Sir good luck with the exams!! :)
Thank you!
Hi sir, do you think it’s possible or had students in the past that went from D to an A in a short time? I just got my march mock results and got a D 😢 need an A to secure my apprenticeship
Yes, it is possible - but you have to be working HARD, and be very, very dedicated from this point on! It won’t happen by chance and luck - you really need to put the work in, so get serious about it! Let me know if you need more guidance.
Hi Sir! I really need some advice. I have an offer from Cambridge and need an A in maths but currently am so worried that this will not happen. What should I be doing in these coming weeks to ensure that I secure that A grade?
So much timed exam practice! If you want some reassurance with some of the more challenging topics, you could also consider attending some of my revision sessions - they aim to show people some of the most challenging content so that you are more equipped to deal with unusual questions. Congrats on your place at Cambridge!
Hi sir for the online lessons once paid for at the times stated will we expect an email to join the zoom call or a confirmation of beginning. I plan to book the normal and further maths classes so I would like to be aware of what to expect
I have paid for a few and you receive a conformation email straight away and it says in the email that the link to the zoom meeting will be sent out around a week before the scheduled time along with the materials/slides needed
@@elliestubbs2981 Thank you for the guidance this is my first time paying for these classes and I cant wait!
Firstly, thank you supporting my channel for many months now, I really appreciate it! Once you book the session, @elliestubbs2981 is correct that you get a confirmation email - I'm currently working on the slides, so once these are ready, these will be sent out, along with the Zoom link and further details. Thank you!
Hi, I was wondering if you're doing any discounts for those who decide to take multiple sessions?
Hi there, I’m not currently offering this for the 2024 series.
Just bought pure A, B mech and stats , I really need help getting my grade up I’m currently stuck on B/C :( looking forward to attend !!
You'll definitely gain some really good tips! I've gone for some challenging questions and the pace can be quite strong so that we get through a lot - but students last year found rewatching questions with the recording was really useful too. Thanks for the support!
@@BicenMaths no thank YOU for carrying my a levels😭 you’re doing so much for so many ppl🙏 thank you for everything you do for us sir
@@ikunim_ What a lovely thing to say - thank you - please let me know if there's anything I can do!
P.S. If you feel the pace might be fast, I'd probably recommend having a read through the questions/maybe try one or two in advance of the session, so that the pace will feel more comfortable. Just a thought! :)
Do you have tiktok x
Hi Sir, since the sessions are 2hr 30 mins long how long will be spent on each topic?
It depends on which topic - these aren't sessions to teach you all the content, really looking at the most challenging questions. Some topics will get 10-15 minutes (plus extra questions + video after) and some more like 25 minutes depending on the challenge level - does that make sense? The sessions are intended to direct you to some of the trickiest parts of questions :)
Yes thanks very much!@@BicenMaths
If I’m working at a C right now
Will these classes be too difficult for me?
Also what would you recommend I do to improve since I need an A for my offer
Good question! The classes are designed to be challenging, but there'll surely be many areas where you'll find yourself seeing ways to get more marks. Here's what I'd recommend - try one of the earlier sessions, and see how you find it. When you sign up for the ticket, you're immediately sent the questions that I'll be using. It'd be worth you having a look at these before the session, as this will help you with the faster pace. And then you can decide whether the rest would suit you! As I've said before, the recording will also be available, so you can rewatch challenging parts, too.
Although it's designed for high grades, you will still gain lots from it, I hope :)
Sir you know the pure b topic the date is likely to be on Eid so many people including myself can't attend . Is there a possibility you can change this to a later date.
I can't believe I didn't check for this, I am so sorry! As I have already sold loads of tickets, I cannot move the date now - the best option is probably to sign up for the session, have the recording and all the other materials, and to watch when you are available, and know that you can email me if you have any questions that aren't covered/discussed in the session. I will make sure I check for next year, but realise this probably won't matter as Eid will be even earlier in the year. Again, my apologies. Ramadan Kareem!
what would the cp1 lesson be like and the AS pure sessions be like?:
Really similar in style to the other sessions, focussing on the higher level exam skills. The CP1 session I recommend to anyone doing AS or A-Level Further Maths as the content comes up again at the end of course exams.
Out of curiosity, how hard would you say Further Mechanics 1 is in comparison to normal mechanics 1 and 2?
It's just totally different to it - some parts are the same, and some parts are quite a lot harder!
Personally, FM1 isn't all that bad compared to normal mechanics as long as your willing to put in the work and have a general interest in it as some of the concepts are more advanced but not impossible.
Hello Sir, is there a session for FM2?
Not currently - I'm going to see how these go, and consider offering something closer to the time. Are you interested?
@@BicenMaths That’s fine, I would participate in a FM2 session if it’s offered but I understand if you’re busy.
Are there any discount codes for students with 16 -19 bursary
I haven't been able to set up a process for this in time for this year - but if you email me with evidence of your bursary at sebbicen@gmail.com I'll see what I can do... :)
Random question ,am I allowed to use a highlighter and a color other than black to annoate a question and the diagrams. When doing questions where part asked for an answer to 3sf and the next part of the question requires using part a's answer do I use the full calculator display or the asked answer from part a?
Yes, you can - but they might not show up when scanned in. So if you're using it for your own benefit, that's fine - but if you're wanting to communicate with them, then it's not OK. I would recommend using them if it helps, though!
As for your second question, examiners will be expecting either - I personally think it's easier to use the rounded version they asked for in part (a)
If I purchase the pure topic A /B which have already happened, will I receive the recording straight away?
Yes all the relevant materials are contained in the confirmation email!
cant wait 🔥
I'm really looking forward to this, thank you so much! Out of curiosity, are you thinking of running an AS applied revision session?
I haven't got this on my list for this year as have so many other things to do, but I'll consider it if other people request it!
Hi sir, is there a discount for students receiving free school meals or a bursary at college - I'd love to attend more than one lesson. Thank you!
Please send me an email at sebbicen@gmail.com I’ll just need to see some proof of your bursary! 👍🏼
When do they start and how do I sign up ? (If you don’t mind me asking are they free or no ?)
All the details can be found here - they are at various times and dates www.tickettailor.com/events/bicenmaths
Whilst most of my channel is free, these events are paid-for - this is because I put a lot of time into planning and arranging them!
Would you recommend the classes for someone taking the International edexcel curriculum?
There are some slight differences, but huge overlaps - if the topics listed are ones that you have, then it will be suitable!
Hi sir, I received my pure maths mock back and got 76/100 which is good but most of my mistakes were to silly errors such as misclicking sine for cos or not reading that it wants integers and not the fraction that I got.
I could’ve easily got 90+ if it wasn’t for these mistakes so I would like to know if you have any tips or any way to kind of decrease that exam stress which is causing me to make these silly mistakes, I already do a lot of exam practice under timed conditions so if there are any other tips available, it would be really helpful 😁
Just a note, this isn’t an issue for any other of my subjects (bio and chem) or stats & mech, just pure.
Interesting! If you have enough time to slow down a little, that'd be really beneficial. I'd also recommend adding in extra lines of working rather than skipping too quickly, as that can reduce mistakes. Lastly, I'd suggest redoing questions to see if you end up with the same answer, rather than checking through your working - this is a better way of trying to detect if there are any mistakes. These all take up time though, so be careful!
@@BicenMaths Thank you so much!
around how much wisdom the price?
Can I just ask what do you do to prepare for exams 😂
Right now I'm preparing all these sessions rather than preparing for my own exams hahaha but I will be doing lots and lots of practice as I get closer to them!
are the questions mostly past paper exam style based ?
Yes, mostly - but they won't just be past paper questions from the Exam Questions by Topic document I have in my Google Drive, I find questions from other places that are 'fresh' and 'unseen'.
Do you plan on filming an Everything You Need To Memorise on Pure 2 (A-level Edexcel) video in the near future ?
Is that an IAL video? I am sensing there’s more demand for IAL things, so will hopefully be able to cater more to this next year when I get this big project of Further Maths content completed!
@@BicenMaths No, just normal A-level. For paper 2
@@BicenMaths Oh no, never mind you’ve included it in your first video on Pure. Sorry for the disturbance.
@@wesh10748 Don’t apologise!
Hey sir I bought the Pure B and mechanics one I also wanted to get Pure A but it’s sold out now if I get the recorded version can I email you for help on stuff I don’t get thanks
Of course you can email and ask for stuff you don’t get! I want you to have as good experience as everyone else.
Hey sir, I plan on buying your upcoming further maths sessions. I was wondering if you have any advice on the following, in my recent trial exam I got a C in FM I find myself having this issue of forgetting content I go over pretty quick. For instance, I had gone over CP Vectors and when I tried doing questions on it a week after I completely forgot how to do everything 😔. Do you have any advice on how to combat this. Thanks as always!
Great question! I would try and repeat the questions sooner than a week if you feel that it is slipping away too quickly - even repeating the same questions. You want to train your brain to be able to retain information, and sometimes waiting too long can mean it is even more of an effort when you return to it. I'd also like to add that being at a C right now is a strong position - the grade boundaries are relatively close, so every mark will count for you. Even just a few marks here and there will shift you to a B, and very soon you'll be working your way to other higher grades! Let me know if you have further questions, happy to answer them! :)
can you please hold a place for me for the core pure 1 one if possible i dont get paid until the 30th march 😥😥
Will do! I'll let you know if it gets very close to selling out!
Is it aimed at edexcel or all exam boards?
Primarily Edexcel, but suitable for all exam boards.
Hi sir, if we sign up to the session and have any questions/need any help, are we able to contact you and get a response? Or is it just the videos & resources you are providing? Thank you!
Of course! You’re always welcome to talk with me during the session, or afterwards via email :-)
That's great, thank you!@@BicenMaths
Can you please offer an As fm1 revision?
I think this is probably a bit too niche for me to offer it I’m afraid! Apologies
good evening sir just wanted to ask a question about ur videos say i wanted to go over a topic from scratch would it be most productive to watch a whole playlist of it with ur videos since i realised this may be time consuming but im really just looking any advice/insight. Thanks once again
It really depends on how much recapping you need - watching the videos all over again will be like me teaching you as though you don't know any of it. I'm hoping to create videos for this purpose in the future, but this won't be ready for at least a few months. I'd probably recommend attempting questions from different exercises in the textbook, and if you get stuck, to rewatch just the videos from the playlist that correspond to that exercise - from the title of the video. I hope that helps!
@@BicenMaths OK thanks for your advice yes I was thinking on weaker topics try it from the textbook and use ur videos to help with any weaknesses. Thank you for the advice🐐
Bicen, I was wondering which resources are you using to revise for Decision Maths. I have checked exam questions and they are structured differently compare to book's questions. Thanks for your time.
I haven't done a ton of revision yet, but I'll be using past paper questions, as well as questions from the old specification for D1 - there are some parts that are slightly different, but most is the same!
www.physicsandmathstutor.com/a-level-maths-papers/#D1
@@BicenMaths Thanks Bicen. I really appreciate that. Are you also going to use the book? I personally would burn it 😂, but dont a physical copy just pdf .
@@engineeringmadeasy No way, I'm leaving the book behind and just doing exam questions!
@@BicenMaths That's great. I'm going to follow what you just said.
Sir, are the sessions recorded? As in, can I rewatch them later?
Yes, all the sessions are recorded so you can rewatch them at a later date, or just for revision!
Would there be options to buy the recordings for the pure year 1 and 2 ,then stats and mechanics year 1 and 2
As I don’t think I’ll be available on the days it’s hosted
Yep! If you sign up as normal, you’ll receive all the recordings and materials in the same way as those attending live. Watching afterwards worked really well for students last year - they said it was really useful in that format.
When u mean sign up do u mean subscribe or do I still have to buy the ticket to see the videos and extra materials
@@MBaby-hx2wlI think he meant we buy the tickets as normal,but if we can’t attend we’ll get the recordings,slides and questions anyways
@@MBaby-hx2wl I mean that you need to buy the ticket to access the same things as those attending the session live :)