The Honest Gap Between AS and A2 Maths, and How to Close It
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“I have spent years inside the education space, much of it as a music teacher, close enough to every kind of learner to see what helps students move forward and what holds them back. What lights me up is watching a learner achieve more than they thought they could, and the only way that keeps happening at scale is if the tools they use keep up with the way technology is changing. The Practice Book is built on that belief: original questions, honest feedback, and a platform that meets a student where they are. Every note, exercise and flashcard is free, because the only way to know if it is good enough is to put it in front of every student who needs it.”
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13 · Common questions
Things parents and students ask us first.
▶Which qualifications are covered?
Today we cover IGCSE Maths (syllabus 0580, both Core and Extended) and A Level Maths (syllabus 9709, both AS and A2). IGCSE Physics 0625 is on the roadmap.
▶Do you have a web version?
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▶How is this different from a textbook?
Active, not passive. You practise on original questions written to the published syllabus, get instant worked solutions, and the platform tracks which topics still need work.
▶Is the free version really free?
Yes. Every feature is free, supported by ads, with no card on file: notes, exercises, flashcards, every past paper with mark schemes, Topic Mastery, targeted practice and PDF downloads. Premium removes the ads. New accounts get their first 7 days ad-free.
▶Can parents track progress?
The parent portal at /parent shows linked children, weekly study time, weak areas, topic mastery, and current streaks. Self serve, no extra cost.
▶Are you affiliated with the exam boards?
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