Edexcel 4MA1: Which Past Paper to Do First?
Hub: IGCSE maths past papers — Cambridge & Edexcel.
On 4MA1, Paper 1 and Paper 2 both cover the full syllabus — order is about confidence and spacing, not syllabus order.
Suggested order
| Student profile | Start with |
|---|---|
| Strong mental maths | Paper 1 style sitting first |
| Needs calculator confidence | Paper 2 style first |
| First ever full paper | Older series, then recent |
Deep dives: Paper 1 guide · Paper 2 guide · Download hub
Frequently asked questions
Alternate P1/P2 weekly?
Yes — good for variety.
Same day both papers?
Only for mock week — not every week.
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