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Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics Past Papers

Download free Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics (4MA1) past papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports. Access all 4 paper components including question papers (QP) and mark schemes (MS).

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4MA1 Paper Components

Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics (4MA1) consists of 4 papers: 4MA1 Paper 1F (Paper 1 Foundation), 4MA1 Paper 2F (Paper 2 Foundation), 4MA1 Paper 1H (Paper 1 Higher), 4MA1 Paper 2H (Paper 2 Higher). Each paper assesses different skills and has specific time limits and mark allocations.

Paper 1F
1F
Paper 1 Foundation
1.5 hours
Paper 2F
2F
Paper 2 Foundation
2 hours
Paper 1H
1H
Paper 1 Higher
1.5 hours
Paper 2H
2H
Paper 2 Higher
2 hours

4MA1 Past Papers by Year

Latest

2024

1

1 exam session

8 papers available

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1 year ago

2023

2

2 exam sessions

16 papers available

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2 years ago

2022

2

2 exam sessions

16 papers available

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3 years ago

2021

3

3 exam sessions

24 papers available

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4 years ago

2020

2

2 exam sessions

16 papers available

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5 years ago

2019

1

1 exam session

8 papers available

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4MA1 Exam Structure & Assessment

Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics (4MA1) is offered in Foundation and Higher tiers to match different ability levels.

4MA1 Assessment Tiers

Foundation Tier
Grades 1-5
4MA1 Papers 1F and 2F
Higher Tier
Grades 4-9
4MA1 Papers 1H and 2H

4MA1 Paper Details

4MA1 Paper 1 Paper 1

Non-calculator paper testing arithmetic and algebraic manipulation. 2 hours.

4MA1 Paper 2 Paper 2

Calculator allowed. Tests problem-solving across all topics. 2 hours.

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4MA1 Tip: Higher tier includes additional topics like calculus and advanced algebra. Show all working for method marks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics (4MA1) assessed?
Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics (4MA1) is offered in Foundation and Higher tiers to match different ability levels. The qualification is assessed externally through written examination at the end of the course; there is no coursework component. Higher tier includes additional topics like calculus and advanced algebra. Show all working for method marks.
Edexcel IGCSE vs Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics — what's the difference?
Edexcel International GCSE (subject codes starting with "4", e.g. 4MA1) is awarded by Pearson; Cambridge IGCSE (4-digit codes like 0610, 0625) is awarded by Cambridge International. Both are widely accepted by UK universities and most international institutions. The syllabuses, paper structures, exam dates and grade-boundary calibration differ subject by subject — neither is universally "harder" than the other. Choose based on what your school offers and which specification you've prepared for.
When are exam results and grade boundaries released?
Pearson Edexcel releases IGCSE results in late August each year — typically on the third Thursday of August. Grade thresholds (the raw-mark cut-offs for each grade band) are published on the same day on the Pearson Edexcel website; they vary year to year to keep grades comparable across sessions. The 4MA1 grade-boundaries archive on the Pearson site lets you check what raw mark scored what grade in each historical session.
Are these Edexcel 4MA1 past papers free and complete?
Yes — every Edexcel-published question paper and mark scheme from 2019-2024 is available here as a direct link to the official Pearson PDF. The papers are © Pearson Education Ltd; LumiExams organises and links to them as free educational material, but does not own the documents. For the latest specification updates, exam-officer notices and authoritative grade-boundary tables, refer to the Pearson Edexcel website.
Is Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics recognised by universities?
Yes — Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics is recognised by UK and international universities on the same footing as the domestic UK GCSE. Most UK universities specify a minimum grade requirement (often grade 4/C or grade 5/B in English and Maths) without distinguishing between Edexcel GCSE, Edexcel IGCSE, AQA or Cambridge. For competitive courses some universities may set higher subject-specific requirements; check the entry criteria for the specific course you're applying to.

Official Edexcel resources for 4MA1

LumiExams mirrors and organises Pearson's published past-paper PDFs. For specification documents, exam-officer notices, and authoritative grade-boundary tables, refer to the official sources below.

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE
Official specifications, sample materials and assessment guidance for every Edexcel IGCSE subject including 4MA1.
qualifications.pearson.com ↗
Edexcel grade boundaries archive
Raw-mark-to-grade thresholds for every IGCSE session. Useful for converting historical paper marks into a grade.
qualifications.pearson.com ↗
British Council — IGCSE guidance
International Council guidance on the IGCSE qualification, recognition by universities, and how it fits into international education routes.
britishcouncil.org ↗
Edexcel GCSE Mathematics
The UK domestic GCSE version of this subject (code starts with "1" instead of "4"). Different specification, different exam dates.
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