Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A (4MA1): examiner-style marking and a new paper for every student
Higher tier at launch; Foundation follows. Method and accuracy marks shown per step.
Specification first teaching 2016 · January and June series · grades 9–1 (Higher tier 9–4)
Paper structure and what we mark
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (1H) — Higher Tier Paper 1 | 2 h | 100 | 50% | Calculator allowed; structured questions |
| Paper 2 (2H) — Higher Tier Paper 2 | 2 h | 100 | 50% | Calculator allowed; structured questions |
Topics
- Number
- Algebra
- Geometry and trigonometry
- Vectors and transformations
- Statistics and probability
Questions teachers ask
- Is this official Pearson Edexcel marking?
- No. Pearson Edexcel International marks the real exam. This is examiner-style marking of mocks and homework for IGCSE Maths A, and you approve every mark before a student sees it.
- Do you reproduce past-paper questions?
- No. Every 4MA1 paper here is original and written to the specification first teaching 2016, in the same structure as the real papers shown above.
- Which papers are marked?
- None yet are marked question by question. Practical exams sat at the centre are not marked here.
- How is the next paper chosen?
- From the marks a student lost: the concepts behind them are ranked by marks dropped, and the new paper weights those topics. It is the same syllabus and structure, with new questions.
- When are the exams?
- January and June series. Grades 9–1 (Higher tier 9–4).
Other Pearson Edexcel International GCSE courses
- Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Further Pure Mathematics (4PM1)
- Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Physics (4PH1)
- Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry (4CH1)
- Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Biology (4BI1)
- Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Economics (4EC1)
- Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Business (4BS1)
- Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Accounting (4AC1)
- Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Language A (4EA1)
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