Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) exam questions and past papers

Free Edexcel International A Level Maths past papers, with mark schemes and model answers for every paper.

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Edexcel International A Level Maths exam questions by topic

Every topic on the Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) specification, grouped by paper. Each pack has full model answers.

P1: Pure Mathematics 1 (AS)
1.1 Algebra and ExpressionsIndices and surds, expanding/factorising, quadratics & completing the square QuestionsModel answers
1.2 Equations and InequalitiesQuadratic equations, discriminant, simultaneous equations, polynomial equations (simple), linear & quadratic inequalities QuestionsModel answers
1.3 Functions and GraphsTransformations, polynomial graphs, reciprocal/rational graphs (incl. asymptotes) QuestionsModel answers
1.4 Coordinate GeometryStraight lines, parallel/perpendicular QuestionsModel answers
1.5 TrigonometrySine/cosine rule (incl. area of triangle), graphs, radians/arc/sector QuestionsModel answers
1.6 DifferentiationBasic, tangents/normals QuestionsModel answers
1.7 Integration and Differential EquationsBasic (indefinite only) QuestionsModel answers

P2: Pure Mathematics 2 (AS)
2.1 ProofDeduction, exhaustion, counterexample QuestionsModel answers
2.2 Algebra and ExpressionsPolynomial division & factor theorem (incl. remainder theorem) QuestionsModel answers
2.3 Coordinate GeometryCircles, tangents/normals to circles QuestionsModel answers
2.4 Sequences, Series and Binomial ExpansionArithmetic, geometric, sum to infinity, sigma notation, recurrence relations, binomial positive integer QuestionsModel answers
2.5 Exponentials and LogarithmsLaws of logarithms, exponential equations QuestionsModel answers
2.6 TrigonometryIdentities, equations QuestionsModel answers
2.7 DifferentiationStationary points/optimisation (incl. increasing/decreasing) QuestionsModel answers
2.8 Integration and Differential EquationsDefinite, areas (incl. between curves) QuestionsModel answers
2.9 Numerical MethodsTrapezium rule QuestionsModel answers

P3: Pure Mathematics 3 (A2)
3.1 Algebra and ExpressionsAlgebraic fractions QuestionsModel answers
3.2 Functions and GraphsNotation/domain/range, composite & inverse functions, transformations (combined), modulus graphs QuestionsModel answers
3.3 Equations and InequalitiesModulus equations/inequalities QuestionsModel answers
3.4 TrigonometryReciprocal & inverse trig, compound/double angle, R formula QuestionsModel answers
3.5 Exponentials and LogarithmsExponential functions (e^x and ln x), log-linear graphs, growth/decay QuestionsModel answers
3.6 DifferentiationProduct, quotient, chain, trig/exp/log QuestionsModel answers
3.7 Integration and Differential EquationsTrig, exp/log (standard functions, recognition) QuestionsModel answers
3.8 Numerical MethodsSign change, iteration, convergence/error QuestionsModel answers

P4: Pure Mathematics 4 (A2)
4.1 ProofContradiction QuestionsModel answers
4.2 Algebra and ExpressionsPartial fractions QuestionsModel answers
4.3 Coordinate GeometryParametric equations QuestionsModel answers
4.4 Sequences, Series and Binomial ExpansionBinomial fractional/negative QuestionsModel answers
4.5 DifferentiationImplicit, parametric, connected rates (formation of differential equations) QuestionsModel answers
4.6 Integration and Differential EquationsSubstitution, parts, partial fractions, parametric (area under a parametric curve), differential equations (separable), volumes of revolution QuestionsModel answers
4.7 Vectors2D vectors, 3D vectors, position vectors, vector geometry (incl. vector equations of lines and scalar product) QuestionsModel answers

M1: Mechanics 1 (AS)
5.1 Mechanics FoundationsScalars/vectors, units/modelling, resolving QuestionsModel answers
5.2 KinematicsSUVAT, graphs, vertical motion QuestionsModel answers
5.3 Forces and Newton's LawsConnected particles, pulleys, inclined planes, friction, equilibrium QuestionsModel answers
5.4 Momentum and ImpulseConservation, collisions (direct) QuestionsModel answers
5.5 Moments and Rigid BodiesMoments (coplanar parallel forces), equilibrium, rods/ladders (parallel forces on rods only) QuestionsModel answers

M2: Mechanics 2 (A2)
6.1 KinematicsVertical motion, variable acceleration/calculus (incl. vectors), projectiles QuestionsModel answers
6.2 Moments and Rigid BodiesCentres of mass, equilibrium, rods/ladders (against walls) QuestionsModel answers
6.3 Centres of Mass and Rigid BodiesLaminae, composite (equilibrium of laminas incl. suspended) QuestionsModel answers
6.4 Work, Energy and Circular MotionWork, KE/PE, conservation of energy, power QuestionsModel answers
6.5 Momentum and ImpulseCollisions (incl. successive impacts), restitution QuestionsModel answers

M3: Mechanics 3 (A2, counts towards Further Maths)
7.1 Further Kinematics and DynamicsVariable forces (acceleration as a function of displacement or time; inverse square law) QuestionsModel answers
7.2 Elastic Strings and SpringsHooke's law, EPE QuestionsModel answers
7.3 Differential Equations in MechanicsSHM (incl. on elastic strings/springs) QuestionsModel answers
7.4 Circular MotionHorizontal, vertical (incl. conical pendulum) QuestionsModel answers
7.5 Centres of Mass and Rigid BodiesComposite, toppling (centres of mass by integration, suspended or placed bodies) QuestionsModel answers

S1: Statistics 1 (AS)
8.1 Sampling and DataLocation & spread, histograms & cumulative frequency, box plots/outliers (incl. stem and leaf, skewness), coding QuestionsModel answers
8.2 ProbabilityBasic, Venn, tree, independent, conditional QuestionsModel answers
8.3 Correlation and RegressionScatter diagrams, correlation, regression lines, interpolation (incl. least squares regression line and PMCC calculation) QuestionsModel answers
8.4 Probability DistributionsDiscrete RVs (incl. discrete uniform), expectation & variance, normal QuestionsModel answers

S2: Statistics 2 (A2)
9.1 Probability DistributionsBinomial, Poisson (incl. Poisson approximation to binomial), continuous RVs, normal (approximations with continuity correction) QuestionsModel answers
9.2 Continuous Probability DistributionsPdf, cdf, continuous uniform QuestionsModel answers
9.3 Statistical EstimationSampling distributions (populations, census, sampling, statistics) QuestionsModel answers
9.4 Hypothesis TestingBinomial, Poisson QuestionsModel answers

S3: Statistics 3 (A2, counts towards Further Maths)
10.1 Further ProbabilityLinear combinations of RVs (independent normal variables) QuestionsModel answers
10.2 Sampling and DataPopulations/samples, sampling methods (simple random, stratified, systematic, quota) QuestionsModel answers
10.3 Statistical EstimationCLT, unbiased estimators, confidence intervals QuestionsModel answers
10.4 Further Hypothesis TestingChi-squared goodness of fit, chi-squared contingency, t-tests/means (normal mean and difference of two means, large samples; no t-distribution) QuestionsModel answers
10.5 Correlation and RegressionPMCC (testing for zero correlation), rank correlation QuestionsModel answers

D1: Decision Mathematics 1 (AS)
11.1 AlgorithmsFlowcharts, sorting, efficiency QuestionsModel answers
11.2 AlgorithmsSorting (bubble, quick), searching (binary), bin packing QuestionsModel answers
11.3 Graphs and NetworksMST, shortest path, route inspection (Prim, Kruskal, Dijkstra; route inspection up to four odd nodes) QuestionsModel answers
11.4 Graphs and NetworksEulerian/Hamiltonian (terminology), MST Kruskal/Prim, TSP (nearest neighbour, upper and lower bounds) QuestionsModel answers
11.5 Optimisation and Critical PathsCPA, activity networks, linear programming (activity networks, float, Gantt/resource; graphical LP incl. integer solutions) QuestionsModel answers

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AS Level papers

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October 2025 P1: Pure Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2025 P1A: Pure Mathematics 1 (alternative paper A)Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2025 P2: Pure Mathematics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2025 P2A: Pure Mathematics 2 (alternative paper A)Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2025 M1: Mechanics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2025 M1A: Mechanics 1 (alternative paper A)Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2025 S1: Statistics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2025 S1A: Statistics 1 (alternative paper A)Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2025 P1: Pure Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2025 P1A: Pure Mathematics 1 (alternative paper A)Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2025 P2: Pure Mathematics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2025 P2A: Pure Mathematics 2 (alternative paper A)Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2025 M1: Mechanics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2025 S1: Statistics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2025 D1: Decision Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2024 P1R: Pure Mathematics 1 (alternative paper R)Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2024 P2R: Pure Mathematics 2 (alternative paper R)Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2023 P1: Pure Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2023 P2: Pure Mathematics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2023 M1: Mechanics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2023 S1: Statistics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2023 D1: Decision Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2022 P1: Pure Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2022 P2: Pure Mathematics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2022 M1: Mechanics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2022 S1: Statistics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2022 D1: Decision Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2022 P1: Pure Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2022 P2: Pure Mathematics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2022 M1: Mechanics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2022 S1: Statistics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2022 D1: Decision Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2021 P1: Pure Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2021 P2: Pure Mathematics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2021 M1: Mechanics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2021 S1: Statistics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2021 D1: Decision Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2021 P1: Pure Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2021 P2: Pure Mathematics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2021 M1: Mechanics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2021 S1: Statistics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2021 D1: Decision Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2020 P1: Pure Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2020 P2: Pure Mathematics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2020 M1: Mechanics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2020 S1: Statistics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2020 D1: Decision Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2020 S1: Statistics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2020 D1: Decision Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2019 P1: Pure Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2019 P2: Pure Mathematics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2019 M1: Mechanics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2019 S1: Statistics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2019 P1: Pure Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2019 P2: Pure Mathematics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2019 M1: Mechanics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2019 S1: Statistics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2019 D1: Decision Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2019 P1: Pure Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2019 D1: Decision Mathematics 1Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme

A Level papers

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October 2025 P3: Pure Mathematics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2025 P3A: Pure Mathematics 3 (alternative paper A)Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2025 P4: Pure Mathematics 4Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2025 P4A: Pure Mathematics 4 (alternative paper A)Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2025 M2: Mechanics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2025 M2A: Mechanics 2 (alternative paper A)Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2025 S2: Statistics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2025 S2A: Statistics 2 (alternative paper A)Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2025 P3: Pure Mathematics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2025 P3A: Pure Mathematics 3 (alternative paper A)Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2025 P4: Pure Mathematics 4Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2025 P4A: Pure Mathematics 4 (alternative paper A)Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2025 M2: Mechanics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2025 M2A: Mechanics 2 (alternative paper A)Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2025 M3: Mechanics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2025 S2: Statistics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2025 S3: Statistics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2024 S2: Statistics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2023 S2: Statistics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2023 P3: Pure Mathematics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2023 P4: Pure Mathematics 4Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2023 M2: Mechanics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2023 M3: Mechanics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2023 S2: Statistics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2023 S3: Statistics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2022 S2: Statistics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2022 P3: Pure Mathematics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2022 P4: Pure Mathematics 4Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2022 M2: Mechanics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2022 M3: Mechanics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2022 S2: Statistics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2022 S3: Statistics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2022 P3: Pure Mathematics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2022 M2: Mechanics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2022 S2: Statistics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2022 S3: Statistics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2021 P3: Pure Mathematics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2021 P4: Pure Mathematics 4Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2021 M2: Mechanics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2021 M3: Mechanics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2021 S2: Statistics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2021 S3: Statistics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2021 P3: Pure Mathematics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2021 P4: Pure Mathematics 4Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2021 M2: Mechanics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2021 M3: Mechanics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2021 S2: Statistics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
January 2021 S3: Statistics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2020 P3: Pure Mathematics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2020 P4: Pure Mathematics 4Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2020 M2: Mechanics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2020 M3: Mechanics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2020 S2: Statistics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
October 2020 S3: Statistics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2019 M2: Mechanics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2019 S2: Statistics 2Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme
June 2019 S3: Statistics 3Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level Mathematics (YMA01) Question paperMark scheme

About Edexcel International A Level Maths

The Edexcel International A Level Maths exam is taken as units: Pure Mathematics P1 to P4, Mechanics M1 to M3, Statistics S1 to S3 and Decision Mathematics D1. The International AS is P1 and P2 plus one applied unit, and the full International A Level adds P3, P4 and two more applied units.

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