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Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics

9709 AS + A2

The Cambridge International A Level Mathematics syllabus (9709) is widely used in international schools worldwide. It covers Pure Mathematics (Papers 1 & 3), Probability & Statistics (Papers 5 & 6), and Mechanics (Papers 4). Exams are held in February/March, May/June, and October/November sessions each year.

All Papers (2015–2024) Official source

839 papers indexed by year and session. Each link opens the paper on the exam board’s own site — we don’t host exam papers.

Additional Resources

Official Cambridge Page
Syllabus, specimen papers, grade thresholds
Topical Past Papers
Questions sorted by topic for targeted revision

Pearson Edexcel A Level Mathematics

9MA0 AS: 8MA0

The Edexcel A Level Mathematics specification covers Pure Mathematics (Papers 1 & 2), Statistics, and Mechanics. Exams are held in May/June each year. Edexcel is the most popular exam board in England.

All Papers (2018–2024) Official source

202 papers — A Level & Further Maths, Question Papers & Mark Schemes. Links open on the exam board’s own site; we don’t host exam papers. Click any year to expand.

Additional Resources

AS Level Papers (8MA0)
Year 1 content only — Pure & Applied
Further Maths Papers
Core Pure, Further Stats, Further Mechanics, Decision
International A Level (IAL)
Edexcel International specification

OCR A Level Mathematics

H240 AS: H230

OCR offers two A Level Maths specifications: OCR A (H240) and OCR MEI (H640). Both cover Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Mechanics but with different emphasis. MEI is often considered more applied and contextual.

All Papers (2018–2024) Official source

54 papers — OCR A & MEI, Question Papers & Mark Schemes. Links open on the exam board’s own site; we don’t host exam papers. Click any year to expand.

OCR A (H240)

A Level Papers (H240)
Papers 1 (Pure), 2 (Pure & Stats), 3 (Pure & Mechanics)
Further Maths (H245)
Core Pure, optional units

OCR MEI (H640)

MEI A Level Papers (H640)
Papers A (Pure & Stats), B (Pure & Mechanics), plus comprehension
MEI Further Maths
Core Pure, optional applied units

AQA A Level Mathematics

7357 AS: 7356

AQA A Level Mathematics covers Pure Mathematics (Papers 1 & 2) and a combined Statistics & Mechanics paper (Paper 3). AQA is the second largest exam board in England.

All Papers (2018–2024) Official source

60 papers — Question Papers & Mark Schemes. Links open on the exam board’s own site; we don’t host exam papers. Click any year to expand.

Additional Resources

AS Level Papers (7356)
Year 1 content — Pure & Applied
Further Maths Papers
Core Pure, Discrete, Further Stats, Further Mechanics
All AQA Papers Collection
Complete archive including old specification

Which Board Should I Use?

CIE (Cambridge 9709) — International schools, particularly in Asia, Middle East, and Africa.
Edexcel — Most popular in England; also offers an International A Level (IAL).
OCR / OCR MEI — Common in English schools; MEI has a more contextual approach.
AQA — Second largest board in England; similar structure to Edexcel.

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