Edexcel International A Level Mathematics — Revision Notes & Past Papers
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What is Pearson Edexcel International A Level Mathematics?
What is Pearson Edexcel International A Level Mathematics?
Pearson Edexcel International A Level Mathematics (XMA01 IAS / YMA01 IAL) is Pearson Edexcel's modular IAL maths qualification, available to international centres only with 100% external assessment and no coursework. The full IAL consists of six units — Pure Mathematics P1-P4 plus two applied units chosen from Mechanics (M1, M2) and Statistics (S1, S2) and Decision Mathematics (D1) — while the IAS comprises P1, P2 and one applied unit. Topics span algebra, functions, calculus, trigonometry, vectors, mechanics, statistics and decision maths. Calculators are allowed in every unit.
Assessment
| Paper | Total marks | Duration | Style of questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Mathematics P1 | 75 marks | 1h 30 | Written exam (calculator) |
| Pure Mathematics P2 | 75 marks | 1h 30 | Written exam (calculator) |
| Pure Mathematics P3 | 75 marks | 1h 30 | Written exam (calculator) |
| Pure Mathematics P4 | 75 marks | 1h 30 | Written exam (calculator) |
| Applied unit 1 | 75 marks | 1h 30 | Written exam — M1/S1/D1 |
| Applied unit 2 | 75 marks | 1h 30 | Written exam — M2/S2 etc. |
Every unit is a 75-mark, 1h 30 written exam (calculators allowed). IAS (XMA01) = 3 units: P1, P2 + one of M1/S1/D1, each ~33⅓%. Full IAL (YMA01) = 6 units: P1-P4 + two applied (M1&S1, M1&D1, M1&M2, S1&D1 or S1&S2), each ~16⅔%. IAS graded a-e; IAL graded A*-E. 100% external; no coursework.
Source: Pearson Edexcel International A Level Mathematics specification
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