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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) Self-Hosted

839 PDFs — Question Papers & Mark Schemes for all sessions and components. Click any year to expand.

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) Self-Hosted

202 PDFs — A Level & Further Maths, Question Papers & Mark Schemes. 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) Self-Hosted

54 PDFs — OCR A & MEI, Question Papers & Mark Schemes. 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) Self-Hosted

60 PDFs — Question Papers & Mark Schemes. 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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