Edexcel A Level Maths exam questions and past papers
Free Edexcel A Level Maths exam questions by topic, with mark schemes, past papers and model answers.
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Edexcel A Level Maths exam questions by topic
Every topic on the Edexcel A Level Maths specification, grouped by paper. Each pack has full model answers.
Paper 1: Pure Mathematics (AS)
1.2
Algebra and ExpressionsIndices and surds, expanding/factorising, quadratics & completing the square, polynomial division & factor theorem
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1.3
Equations and InequalitiesQuadratic equations, discriminant, simultaneous equations, polynomial equations, linear & quadratic inequalities
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1.4
Functions and GraphsTransformations, polynomial graphs, reciprocal/rational graphs (y=a/x, y=a/x^2)
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1.5
Coordinate GeometryStraight lines, parallel/perpendicular, circles, tangents/normals to circles
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1.7
TrigonometrySine/cosine rule, graphs (degrees), identities (tan = sin/cos, sin^2+cos^2=1), equations (degrees)
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1.8
Exponentials and LogarithmsExponential functions, laws of logarithms, exponential equations, log-linear graphs, growth/decay
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1.9
DifferentiationFirst principles, basic, tangents/normals, stationary points/optimisation
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Paper 2: Statistics and Mechanics (AS)
2.1
Sampling and DataPopulations/samples, sampling methods, bias, location & spread, histograms & cumulative frequency, box plots/outliers, coding, large data set
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2.2
Correlation and RegressionScatter diagrams, correlation (interpretation), regression lines (interpretation), interpolation
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2.7
KinematicsSUVAT, graphs, vertical motion, variable acceleration/calculus (1D)
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2.8
Forces and Newton's LawsConnected particles, pulleys, equilibrium (simple, forces as vectors, no resolving or friction)
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Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 (A Level)
3.2
Algebra and ExpressionsIndices and surds, expanding/factorising, quadratics & completing the square, algebraic fractions, polynomial division & factor theorem, partial fractions
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3.3
Equations and InequalitiesQuadratic equations, discriminant, simultaneous equations, polynomial equations, linear & quadratic inequalities, modulus equations/inequalities
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3.4
Functions and GraphsNotation/domain/range, composite & inverse functions, transformations, polynomial graphs, reciprocal/rational graphs, modulus graphs
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3.5
Coordinate GeometryStraight lines, parallel/perpendicular, circles, tangents/normals to circles, parametric equations
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3.6
Sequences, Series and Binomial ExpansionArithmetic, geometric, sum to infinity, sigma notation, recurrence relations, binomial positive integer, binomial fractional/negative
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3.7
TrigonometrySine/cosine rule, graphs, radians/arc/sector, identities, equations, reciprocal & inverse trig, compound/double angle, R formula, small angle approximations
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3.8
Exponentials and LogarithmsExponential functions, laws of logarithms, exponential equations, log-linear graphs, growth/decay
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3.9
DifferentiationFirst principles, basic, tangents/normals, stationary points/optimisation, product, quotient, chain, implicit, parametric, trig/exp/log, connected rates
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3.10
Integration and Differential EquationsBasic, definite, areas, trig, exp/log, substitution, parts, partial fractions, parametric, differential equations (first order separable)
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3.11
Numerical MethodsSign change, iteration, Newton-Raphson, trapezium rule, convergence/error
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Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2 (A Level)
4.2
Algebra and ExpressionsIndices and surds, expanding/factorising, quadratics & completing the square, algebraic fractions, polynomial division & factor theorem, partial fractions
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4.3
Equations and InequalitiesQuadratic equations, discriminant, simultaneous equations, polynomial equations, linear & quadratic inequalities, modulus equations/inequalities
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4.4
Functions and GraphsNotation/domain/range, composite & inverse functions, transformations, polynomial graphs, reciprocal/rational graphs, modulus graphs
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4.5
Coordinate GeometryStraight lines, parallel/perpendicular, circles, tangents/normals to circles, parametric equations
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4.6
Sequences, Series and Binomial ExpansionArithmetic, geometric, sum to infinity, sigma notation, recurrence relations, binomial positive integer, binomial fractional/negative
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4.7
TrigonometrySine/cosine rule, graphs, radians/arc/sector, identities, equations, reciprocal & inverse trig, compound/double angle, R formula, small angle approximations
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4.8
Exponentials and LogarithmsExponential functions, laws of logarithms, exponential equations, log-linear graphs, growth/decay
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4.9
DifferentiationFirst principles, basic, tangents/normals, stationary points/optimisation, product, quotient, chain, implicit, parametric, trig/exp/log, connected rates
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4.10
Integration and Differential EquationsBasic, definite, areas, trig, exp/log, substitution, parts, partial fractions, parametric, differential equations (first order separable)
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4.11
Numerical MethodsSign change, iteration, Newton-Raphson, trapezium rule, convergence/error
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Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics (A Level)
5.1
Sampling and DataPopulations/samples, sampling methods, bias, location & spread, histograms & cumulative frequency, box plots/outliers, coding, large data set
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5.2
Correlation and RegressionScatter diagrams, correlation (interpretation), regression lines (interpretation; exponential models via logs), interpolation
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5.4
Probability DistributionsDiscrete RVs (simple distributions), binomial, normal (incl. normal approximation to binomial)
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5.5
Hypothesis TestingBinomial, normal (mean of a normal, known variance), correlation tests (PMCC)
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5.7
KinematicsSUVAT, graphs, vertical motion, variable acceleration/calculus, projectiles
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5.8
Forces and Newton's LawsConnected particles, pulleys, inclined planes, friction, equilibrium
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Extra resources
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Specification Checklist
Track every Edexcel Maths specification point.
Download Maths specification checklist → Formulae Booklet GuideWhat is in the booklet and what you need to learn.
Download Maths formulae booklet guide → Large Data Set GuideKey facts about the Edexcel large data set.
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About Edexcel A Level Maths
The Edexcel A Level Maths exam (specification 9MA0) is made up of three two-hour written papers, each worth 100 marks. Edexcel A Level Maths Paper 1 and Paper 2, Pure Mathematics 1 and Pure Mathematics 2, can each test any of the pure content, from proof, algebra and functions to differentiation, integration and vectors. Paper 3, Statistics and Mechanics, is split into Section A on statistics, including sampling, probability, distributions and hypothesis testing with the large data set, and Section B on mechanics, including kinematics, forces and Newton’s laws and moments.
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