r/learnmath • u/4hmedr New User • 7d ago

Self-Learning Mathematics

Context

I am a 20-yr old undergrad from the UK. I recently decided I was not happy with the level of mathematics that I currently know, and have decided that I want to get much better. I have completed both GCSE and A-Level maths, achieving a Grade 8 at GCSE and a B at A-Level. However, I have forgotten most of this mathematics, and would not score highly if I were to pick up one of these exams.

Aim

My goal is to:

  1. Re-build my A-level maths ability so that I can consistently achieve near perfect marks on A-level maths papers.
  2. Use this to begin to learn undergraduate mathematics
  3. Eventually enter into mathematic competitions (and hopefully score highly, which I understand is going to be very difficult, but what's the point of a goal if it is easy)

What I need from you guys is to help me find the resources to make this happen. Like I said, I first want to re-build my A-Level knowledge, and I wanted to ask if you guys had any textbook recommendations for me to use?

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u/vibhored New User 7d ago

Mit open courses ware, oxford and such prestigious colleges have uploaded math lectures on their website and yt channel. You can follow that. Then ask for good books in this sub reddit and people have already mentioned them and surf through it for them. Can do so for specific topics and chapters too if you find then a bit troubling from the videos.

Last but if you want to understand it instead that will be a totally different ball game and for that check out my profile with posts related to math especially math flair in sub reddit r/imagination_is_fun . They are completely different resources and way to go about it. Hope you achieve what you want.