Ranking the Further Maths Modules (and my hairstyles 💇‍♂️)

[@solarglade]

you’ve got to do a pure maths topics tier list by difficulty 😭 🙏

[@BicenMaths]

Love this idea! Writing it on my idea list immediately…!

[@octazooka3452]

Great Idea fr. Top 3- Year 2: 1.Differentiation (Differenating trig func + Chain rule + Product rule was very fun and gave alot of marks but a pain to finish) 2.Numerical Methods (Done this in 24 hours and its intresting) 3.Radians (Short and Sweet) Year 1: 1.Trignometric Identies and Equations (Not too short, not too long and not too easy and not too hard. The best chapter out of all) 2.Integration (Unlike anything we've ever seen before and gave alot of marks) 3.Binomial Expansion (One of the easiest and intresting chpaters)

[@xqnack]

@@BicenMathsplease do it

[@adambennett234]

Best topics: Year 2 topic 7, Year 2 topic 9, year 1 topic 6 Worst topics: Year 1 topic 9, year 2 topic 6, year 2 topic 1

[@rtwodrew2]

Glad we agree about D1 at least. Nice video.

[@os_24ss64]

I love you drew 2

[@BicenMaths]

I watched your video after posting mine - great ranking! As you can see I weighted the amount of content in the module quite heavily in my ranking... And I loved where you ranking Statistics from the normal A-Level haha, couldn't agree more.

[@rtwodrew2]

@@BicenMaths Yeah difficulty and amount of content weren't criteria considered when making my list, which I think almost entirely explains the difference in placements

[@BicenMaths]

​@@rtwodrew2 Agreed! For the record, here is how I would rank them in enjoyment and content: (haven't ranked on challenge as I think that's very, very objective, but definitely FP2 is up there for challenge!) Enjoyment: S: FP2 (groups and number theory >>>>) A: FM1, FS1, FP1, D2 B: FM2 (agree there's too much centre of mass), FS2 (correlation and regression is... too boring) C: D1 D: Volume of content (higher rankings for smaller modules): S: FM1, FM2 A: D2 B: FS1, FS2, FP2 C: D: FP1, D1Volume of content (higher rankings for smaller modules): S: FM1, FM2 A: D2 B: FS1, FS2, FP2 C: D: FP1, D1

[@GCSEALevelMaths2025]

Congratulations to you on 60k subscribers. Very happy for you.

[@NoU-c2r]

i think all your hairstyles are S tier! ❤

[@pythonian9977]

Sir you look great no matter what hairstyle

[@octazooka3452]

Came for the hairstyles but stayed until the end so I felt like I was pointed out at the end of the video lol

[@BicenMaths]

Haha I am sorry you feeling pointed out at the end, but thank you for sticking around! :)

[@octazooka3452]

@@BicenMaths No problem you’re the goat I’m doing maths in uni because of you now! GOAT

[@ElectricalStorm]

As someone who is forced to do FM1 and FM2 this makes me happy :D

[@BicenMaths]

:) Love those modules so much, the best thing is that there aren't too many chapters! I hope it goes well for you!

[@klausbuda7922]

fp1 would be A tier for me because fp1 is the module that can help with normal maths. Plus, you can use the new methods in further maths, overall I agree with the list good job!

[@Jack-cs3yb]

Perhaps do a senior maths challenge or BMO papers!

[@ifty873]

Sir you know how you made a video 3 yrs ago giving exam tips and techniques for sitting exams did u use those tips for ur exams or do u have an updated version

[@BicenMaths]

I used those techniques, but I'm hoping to update it soon as well :)

[@jayy_04411]

for fm1 does it heavily build up on the a level mechanics concepts or is it just the yr 2 friction & forces topic thats needed as prior information for fm1?

[@BicenMaths]

It's just friction and forces - and I think in Chapter 2 of FM1 I have a video or two at the start of the playlist getting people up to speed on it - can be done very quickly!

[@joshuagrifiiths9228]

FP1 absolutely robbed most fun I’ve had learning maths hands down

[@BicenMaths]

Love to hear this - learning maths can (and should be!) fun!

[@Adam-oy6nc]

Hi, thanks for the video. I have a question if you don’t mind. My school is doing FS1 and FP1 modules. We’ve finished FS1 which was great but now we’re starting FP1 and I’m thinking it might not be a good fit for me because I am very much inclined towards mechanics and I also think it’s better since it helps strengthen normal alevel maths. The FP1 module is also much more chapters and higher grade boundaries. My teacher has given me the option to take the FM1 module instead BUT I have to self teach it. Should I do this or learn FP1 with the rest of the class? Let me know if you need more info. Thank you.

[@BicenMaths]

It's difficult to say - there would be many benefits of studying alongside your class - from shared studying, a teacher who can guide you, working together, same assessments, etc. which can all be really useful. However, if you start FP1 and are finding it very challenging, then perhaps you can do FM1 alongside it? I know of students who have sat 3 option modules, and the best 2 are used in your final grade, so this is also a possibility. It would depend on how much work you have from other subjects! Have you spoken to any other adults that you trust to give you good advice?

[@girlwithgall]

i really wanted to do further maths but my school doesn't provide it

[@restheengineer]

move lmao

[@BicenMaths]

You should consider doing it independently if that is something that might interest you - it is definitely doable, many people on my channel have done this!

[@maxdaniels4897]

Why is Markiplier in C???

[@ibrahimahmed1307]

Im taking FM1 and D1, would you recommend swapping D1 for something else like S1? im doing computer science and physics aswell for a level

[@BicenMaths]

I think that's a good combination! When I put D1 low down, it doesn't mean I think it is a bad module at all, just wasn't my personal preference. It's still really interesting and you can of course be very successful at it! It works well with CompSci too.

[@annabelwhittle]

hi sir ! which combination for option modules do you think is the most difficult and the easiest ?

[@BicenMaths]

It really does depend on your individual preferences, but if you look at the document that I have linked in the description, you'll see a summary that will help you to think about what is most important to you - whether the module is lots of content, relies on other knowledge, etc. For me personally, I think a classic combo that I usually recommend is FS1 and FM1 - but I know many others would also suggest FP1 too, I just think it has a lot more content in it than other modules! I'd say the hardest is probably getting one of the 2 modules involved... but then again, the more you do of something, the easier it gets! As you can see, there isn't really an answer to your question, as I keep changing my mind whilst writing this comment haha

[@joachimabel5343]

Why is Decision Maths so hated on 😭😭😭 Im doing D1 and D2 😢

[@BicenMaths]

I love D2! I just found myself making so many silly mistakes in D1 that it was more frustrating than other modules for me. I do still like D1!

[@DarkKittens123]

I did D1 a few years ago and honestly it’s really bad imo. A lot of it is just memorising algorithms and plugging numbers and stuff and doing a lot of mental maths. Luckily it’s not similar to uni discrete maths at all it’s just a one off boring topic

[@breezi7073]

you should add cp1 cp2, and normal maths pure, stats and mechanics.

[@khan99ish]

FM1 and FM2 I HIGHLY disagree with only because I never understood mechanics in general however FS1 and currently studying FS2 are amazing I’m definitely more of a statistician rather than a mechanic when it comes to maths

[@BicenMaths]

I know the reason I love mechanics so much… I did loads of the mechanics modules when I was 18 (back when there were 5 mechanics modules, I think I did them all?) and was taught really well, and it’s just stuck with me - when I would prepare to teach something in mechanics as a teacher, the content just flooded back so quickly - which I think is a sign of being well taught! If it’s taught badly though, it’s really, really tough! So pleased that you’re enjoying stats so far - which chapter are you currently working on? Good to hear from you, keep me updated!

[@khan99ish]

@@BicenMaths currently on chapter 6-7 on FS2 so the more trickier parts of stats with t and F distributions and when to use them I agree with you though on chapter 1 and 2 being more cumbersome with regression and correlation! Nice to hear from you again sir!

[@BicenMaths]

You’re at the hard part, but once you figure out which distribution to use when, you’ll be set! It’s so interesting, I loved learning how we can make predictions from sampling a population. Let me know if you ever need anything!

[@OOOOOOOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOooOoO1019]

@@khan99ishHi I’ve been told by mr Bicen you are familiar with the Edexcel 9st0 statistics a level. Could you please help me out with any resources on how to self teach myself the course any help would be really great. (This is maybe my 2nd reply as my previous one has seemed to disappear from the KZbin comments sorry for any confusion)

[@OOOOOOOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOooOoO1019]

@@khan99ishHi been trying to contact you via KZbin on any help on how to self teach Edexcel a level statistics (9st0) any help would be greatly helpful. Thanks in advance (This is my 3rd reply on this comment section they keep disappearing sorry if there is any confusion)

[@beatsbyarvin]

Decision Maths id best of them all.

[@lemonsherbets6261]

Put some respect on the further pure modules. In revising those I’m also revising the other half o further maths and revising 66% of my normal maths.😂😂😂 Matrices and calculus from there makes it seem easier when you do it in normal maths and core pure.😊

[@BicenMaths]

My truth is that I truly love them all and wish everyone had the option to study all eight of them haha. FP1 is harder than it looks, I think!

[@viks3864]

D1 was genuinely the most painful exam to revise for ;(

[@BicenMaths]

I found it very challenging in terms of timing in the exam hall, too!

[@ShreyParikh-b1r]

I guess decision making is best for computer science students

[@DarkKittens123]

Damn this makes me miss year 13 it’s a lot nicer than uni

[@BicenMaths]

I hope that you'll settle in to the new academic year soon! Good luck!

[@calebcheung7189]

I’d say decision is quite around a b or c tier I don’t really like the content compared the fm1 and fp1

[@breezi7073]

anything besides fp1 and 2 being s tier is a crime.

[@hi-pg9bp]

Sir ur D hairstyle is so nice wym 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BicenMaths]

If you watch the video it's from, you'll see how bad it is, and it's one of my most viewed videos, filmed in deep lockdown with a huge spot on my forehead hahaha what was I thinking!

[@hi-pg9bp]

@@BicenMathsawww🥹😂

[@sikf]

Decision was the bane of my exisitence. They should make the exams half an hour longer to give students the chance to think.

[@BicenMaths]

Some extra time across the board is an excellent idea - if the questions are hard/problem solving, then more time actually allows people to think, rather than rush and try and do something they've seen before!

[@ifty873]

🦍

[@MohammadAwan-i2t]

FP1 Was robbed

[@BicenMaths]

I love lots of the content... but I don't love the volume of content!

[@evieiscool555]

S FS1 FS2 B FM1 F FM2

[@AG2SAN]

sir you forgot the pure maths as well as mechanics and stats for normal maths 🥲

[@Stu67nt]

You domt get to choose that tho