Free Edexcel International A Level Maths Notes (YMA01): Topic-by-Topic
You can get free Edexcel International A Level Maths notes for every YMA01 topic on the Tutopiya Learning Portal, with a quiz for each topic. The table below links each topic straight to its notes and quiz, and marks whether it is AS or A Level content. Use the notes to learn the content, then check yourself with the quiz and past papers.
Key takeaways
- Free topic notes and quizzes for Pearson Edexcel International A Level Mathematics (YMA01) are below, in syllabus order.
- Check which papers or units you are entered for before revising.
- Notes alone rarely secure an A or A*. Combine them with active recall and timed past papers.
- Other free sources, such as ZNotes and Physics & Maths Tutor, work well alongside the portal.
YMA01 at a glance
| Paper | Level | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Mathematics 1 and 2 (P1, P2) | AS | Core pure content for the International AS |
| Pure Mathematics 3 and 4 (P3, P4) | A Level | Core pure content for the full International A Level |
| Applied units (M1, M2, S1, S2, D1) | AS or A Level | Two applied units for the full A Level: one at AS, one at A Level |
The International AS is P1, P2 and one applied unit. The full International A Level adds P3, P4 and a second applied unit. Units can be sat in January, June or October, depending on the unit.
Free Edexcel International A Level Maths notes by topic
| Topic | Level | Covers | Free notes | Start a quiz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Mathematics 1 | AS | Algebraic Expressions, Quadratics, Equations and inequalities, Graphs and transformations, Straight line graphs, Trigonometric ratios and 3 more | Free notes | Quiz |
| Pure Mathematics 2 | AS | Algebraic methods, Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane, Exponential and logarithms, Binomial expansion, Sequences and series, Trigonometric identities and equations and 2 more | Free notes | Quiz |
| Pure Mathematics 3 | A Level | Algebraic methods 2, Functions and graphs, Trigonometric functions, Trigonometric addition formulae, Exponential and logarithms 2, Differentiation 3 and 2 more | Free notes | Quiz |
| Pure Mathematics 4 | A Level | Proof, Partial fractions, Binomial expansion, Differentiation, Integration, Vectors | Free notes | Quiz |
| Mechanics 1 | AS or A Level | Modelling in Mechanics, Constant Acceleration, Vectors in Mechanics, Dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane, Forces and Friction, Momentum and Impulse and 2 more | Free notes | Quiz |
| Mechanics 2 | A Level | Projectiles, Variable Acceleration, Centres of Mass, Work and Energy, Impulses and collisions, Statics of rigid bodies | Free notes | Quiz |
| Statistics 1 | AS or A Level | Mathematical modelling, Measures of location and spread, Representation of Data, Probability, Correlation and regression, Discrete random variables and 1 more | Free notes | Quiz |
| Statistics 2 | A Level | Binomial Distributions, Poisson Distributions, Approximations, Continuous random variables, Continuous Uniform Distribution, Sampling and Sampling Distributions and 1 more | Free notes | Quiz |
| Decision Mathematics 1 | AS or A Level | Algorithms, Algorithms on graphs, Algorithms on graphs II, Critical path analysis, Linear programming | Free notes | Quiz |
The whole syllabus is on the Pearson Edexcel International A Level Mathematics portal page. Not sure where to start? Try the diagnostic challenge to find your weakest topics first.
What good Maths notes look like
- Unit by unit. Edexcel IAL Maths is modular, so keep notes and past papers separate for each unit you are sitting next.
- Worked examples. Each method needs a worked example you can repeat without notes.
- Formula booklet. Learn which results are in the formula booklet and which you must remember.
How to revise with free notes
- Start from the syllabus. Tick off each topic in the table as you finish its notes.
- Read, then close the notes. Write down everything you remember, then check what you missed.
- Take the topic quiz. A quick quiz after each topic shows whether the content has stuck.
- Move to past papers. Practise exam questions for that topic, then full timed papers closer to the exam.
- Mark with the mark scheme. Compare your wording with the mark scheme and add missing key terms to your notes.
Common mistakes
- Sitting units without enough past-paper practice for that unit
- Neglecting P1 and P2 methods that P3 and P4 build on
- Choosing applied units without checking university requirements
Other free Maths sources
- ZNotes: free, condensed student-written notes for many Cambridge A Level subjects. See our ZNotes alternatives for A Level.
- Physics & Maths Tutor (PMT): free notes and topic questions for many subjects. See PMT alternatives for A Level.
- Past papers: free from the exam board and archive sites. See PapaCambridge alternatives for A Level.
- Your exam board: the syllabus or specification, specimen papers and examiner reports show exactly what is assessed.
Topic deep dives on our blog
- Algorithms in Edexcel International A Level Mathematics (XMA01-YMA01)
- Exponential And Logarithms in Edexcel International A Level Mathematics (XMA01-YMA01)
- Sampling And Sampling Distributions in Edexcel International A Level Mathematics (XMA01-YMA01)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I get free Edexcel International A Level Maths notes? +
The Tutopiya Learning Portal has free notes and a quiz for every YMA01 topic, linked in the table on this page. ZNotes, Physics & Maths Tutor and the exam board's own materials are other useful free sources.
Can I resit Edexcel International A Level Maths units? +
Yes. Edexcel IAL Maths is unit-based, and you can resit individual units in later series. The best result for each unit counts towards the qualification.
Are free notes enough for an A* in Edexcel International A Level Maths? +
Rarely on their own. Use notes to learn the content, then test yourself with quizzes and timed past papers, and compare your answers with mark schemes.
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