A-Level Maths Flashcards

A-Level Maths has three strands: pure, statistics and mechanics, with pure making up most of the course. The exam rewards problem solving, proof and modelling, often in multi-step questions with little structure. Flashcards are good for the facts underneath: identities, standard results, and the conditions a method needs before you can use it. They don’t replace working through questions.

The core content is the same for every board in England because it is set by the Department for Education, but each board arranges its papers differently. Use the deck tagged with your board so the cards match how your papers are laid out.

The Nextutor A-Level Maths flashcard library has 21 decks and 315 cards across 7 topics, including Algebra and Functions, Differentiation — Rules and Applications, Integration — Techniques and Applications and more. Decks are tagged by exam board (AQA, Edexcel and OCR) so you can revise from the version that matches your course.

  • 21 decks
  • 315 cards
  • 7 topics
  • Exam boards: AQA, Edexcel, OCR
  • Updated April 2026

Topics

How A-Level Maths is examined

  • AQA, Edexcel and OCR A all set three written papers. Each lasts 2 hours, is worth 100 marks and counts for a third of the A-Level.
  • Every board has the same assessment objective weightings: 50% using standard techniques, 25% reasoning and communicating, and 25% problem solving.
  • You can use a calculator in all three papers. It must have an iterative function and be able to work out summary statistics and probabilities from standard distributions.
  • Formulae are given to you in a booklet (AQA, Edexcel) or in the question paper (OCR), but each board lists some formulae you must learn.
  • Each board sets a large data set for you to get to know before the exam, and statistics questions may refer to it.
Exam boardPapers
AQA7357100 marks per paper
  • Paper 1: 2h · Pure
  • Paper 2: 2h · Pure and mechanics
  • Paper 3: 2h · Pure and statistics
Edexcel9MA0100 marks per paper
  • Paper 1: 2h · Pure Mathematics 1
  • Paper 2: 2h · Pure Mathematics 2
  • Paper 3: 2h · Statistics (Section A) and mechanics (Section B)
OCR AH240100 marks per paper
  • Paper 1: 2h · Pure
  • Paper 2: 2h · Pure and statistics (about 50 marks each)
  • Paper 3: 2h · Pure and mechanics (about 50 marks each)

OCR B (MEI), WJEC Eduqas and CCEA are not covered here.

Checked against the official specifications on 10 October 2026: AQA A-level Mathematics 7357: scheme of assessment · AQA A-level Mathematics 7357 specification · Pearson Edexcel A level Mathematics 9MA0 specification · OCR A Level Mathematics A H240 specification · Ofqual GCE subject level conditions for mathematics

How to revise A-Level Maths with flashcards

  1. Learn the formulae that aren’t in the booklet

    Your board lists the formulae you must know by heart, including some trig identities and standard derivatives. Put each on a card and test yourself until you can write it out quickly and correctly.

  2. Put the conditions on the card, not just the method

    Many marks depend on knowing when a method works: when a binomial model fits, when a normal approximation is valid, when constant acceleration formulas apply. Write the conditions next to the result.

  3. Don’t use flashcards to practise questions

    Problem solving and proof come from doing full questions on paper under time pressure. Use cards to keep facts fresh and spend most of your time on past papers and mark schemes.

  4. Learn proof structures as outlines

    Proof by contradiction and proof by exhaustion follow set shapes. A card can hold the outline: what you assume, what you show and how you conclude. Then practise writing full proofs separately.

  5. Get to know your large data set early

    Look at the data itself, not only the cards. Note what the variables mean, the units and any odd or missing values. Cards help you remember these facts; exploring the data in a spreadsheet builds the understanding.

Sample A-Level Maths flashcards

A-Level · Algebra and Functions · AQA

What is a function?

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A relation between a set of inputs and a set of possible outputs.

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A-Level · Differentiation — Rules and Applications · AQA

What is differentiation?

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Differentiation is the process of finding the derivative of a function.

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A-Level · Integration — Techniques and Applications · AQA

Integration by parts

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Used to integrate products of functions, applying the formula ∫u(dv/dx)dx = uv - ∫v(du/dx)dx

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A-Level · Statistics — Distributions and Hypothesis Testing · AQA

What is a null hypothesis?

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A statement of no effect or no difference.

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A-Level · Mechanics — Kinematics and Forces · AQA

What is kinematics

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Study of motion without considering forces causing it

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A-Level · Trigonometry and Exponentials · AQA

Sine rule

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Relates sides and angles of triangles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to memorise formulae for A-Level Maths?

Some of them. You are given formulae in the exam, but each board also lists formulae you must recall. Check your board’s specification for the list and learn those first.

Can I use a calculator in every A-Level Maths paper?

Yes, with AQA, Edexcel and OCR A. It must have an iterative function and be able to work out summary statistics and probabilities from standard distributions. Exam rules ban some models, so check with your school.

How are the three A-Level Maths papers split?

It depends on the board. AQA has one pure paper, one pure and mechanics, and one pure and statistics. Edexcel has two pure papers and one combined statistics and mechanics paper. OCR A has one pure paper, one pure and statistics, and one pure and mechanics.

Are these A-Level Maths flashcards free?

Yes — every deck in the Nextutor flashcard library is free. Create a free account to study the full decks and track your progress with spaced repetition.

Which A-Level Maths topics do the flashcards cover?

The library currently covers 7 topics: Algebra and Functions; Differentiation — Rules and Applications; Integration — Techniques and Applications; Statistics — Distributions and Hypothesis Testing; Mechanics — Kinematics and Forces; Trigonometry and Exponentials; Sequences, Series and Proof. New decks are added over time.

Which exam boards are the A-Level Maths flashcards for?

Decks are tagged for AQA, Edexcel and OCR. Check the exam board tag against your specification — core content often overlaps between boards.

How many A-Level Maths flashcards are there?

There are 21 decks with 315 cards in total. Each card has a question on the front and the answer on the back.

Can I make my own AI A-Level Maths flashcards?

Yes — once you're signed in you can generate a A-Level Maths flashcard deck on any topic with AI in seconds, or build one card by card. Free accounts get a monthly AI generation quota.

Should I use flashcards or a Maths tutor?

Flashcards are good for memorising key facts, definitions and terms. A A-Level Maths tutor helps with understanding and exam technique, which flashcards alone can't cover — many students use both.