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Edexcel Maths A level Year 1 (and AS) All-in-One Complete Revision and Practice (Collins)
Edexcel students in their first year who want an inexpensive mix of revision notes and plenty of practice questions.
Quick tests, end-of-topic questions, topic reviews and mixed practice throughout
Comes with an ebook, downloadable flashcards and a workbook containing a full exam-style paper
240 pages; Collins lists it as suitable for the 2027 and 2028 exams
Watch out for: It covers Year 1 and AS content only, so you will need the separate Year 2 book for the full A level.
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