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Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A

Prepare for the linear Mathematics A qualification with syllabus-aligned study across number, algebra, geometry and statistics.

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Course at a glance

Math A at a glance

Issue 2, November 2017
Current syllabus
7
syllabus groups
41
mapped topics

SourcePearson Edexcel · Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics (Specification A) 4MA1 specification, Issue 2 November 20174MA1 · Issue 2, November 2017·Exam pagePast papersGrade boundaries

Assessment

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 assessment

Candidates enter either Foundation or Higher and take both papers in the same series. Each paper is 100 marks and 50% of the qualification.

Paper / componentQuestionsTime% of grade
Paper 1F100 marksExternally assessed written paper; calculator permitted; grades 5–1 targeted2 hours50%
Paper 2F100 marksExternally assessed written paper; calculator permitted; grades 5–1 targeted2 hours50%
Paper 1H100 marksExternally assessed written paper; calculator permitted; grades 9–4 targeted, grade 3 allowed2 hours50%
Paper 2H100 marksExternally assessed written paper; calculator permitted; grades 9–4 targeted, grade 3 allowed2 hours50%

SourcePearson Edexcel · Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics (Specification A) 4MA1 specification, Issue 2 November 20174MA1 · Issue 2, November 2017

Edexcel Mathematics A questions

It covers Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A, specification code 4MA1.

Students take two externally assessed papers at their selected tier, with calculators permitted on both papers.

The specification covers number, algebra, geometry and statistics, with the exact content depending on tier.

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