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Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics (4MA1) — 2019 Past Papers

The Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics (4MA1) 2019 examination consisted of 1 exam session totalling 8 downloadable files (3.9 MB). Every session bundle includes question papers and official mark schemes for each of the 4 paper components. Use the session cards below to download individual papers, or jump to a different year at the bottom of the page.

Exam sessions
1
Papers / files
8
Download size
3.9 MB
Paper components
4

2019 Exam Sessions

June Series

June

2019

J
Files 8
Size 3.9 MB
Session 4MA1 / June
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4MA1 Paper Components

Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics is assessed across 4 papers. All papers must be sat in the same exam series for the qualification to be awarded.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is each 4MA1 paper?

Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics (4MA1) is made up of 4 paper components.

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

Note: Times shown are the official Pearson Edexcel writing time. Each paper is taken in a single sitting.

When are Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics exams held?

Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics (4MA1) is mainly examined in the June series each year, with some subjects also offered in January. The 2019 papers on this page cover the one session that ran in 2019: June 2019. Pearson Edexcel publishes question papers and mark schemes after each session.

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What's the difference between Edexcel IGCSE and Cambridge IGCSE?
Edexcel (part of Pearson) and Cambridge International are two different exam boards. Edexcel IGCSE (subject codes start with 4 or similar) is awarded by Pearson; Cambridge IGCSE (subject codes are 4-digit numbers like 0610, 0625) is awarded by Cambridge International. Both are accepted by UK universities and most international institutions, and both are graded on the 9-1 scale for newer specifications. The syllabuses, paper structures and exam dates 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. Mark schemes and examiner feedback look quite different in style.
Are mark schemes and examiner reports free to download?
Yes — and LumiExams makes them easy to find. Pearson Edexcel publishes 4MA1 question papers, mark schemes (and examiner reports where released) as free educational materials after each session. The PDFs are © Pearson Education Ltd; LumiExams does not own these documents, we organise the official Edexcel PDFs by year and session so you can study with the same materials your teachers reference, and link directly to each file. For official syllabuses, registration and assessment policy, refer to qualifications.pearson.com.
How should I use the 2019 Mathematics papers for revision?

Work through one full paper under timed exam conditions, mark it against the official mark scheme, then read the examiner report for that session (where Pearson has published one). The examiner report calls out where students lost the most marks and why — that's the highest-leverage revision target. Pearson updates the Edexcel specification roughly every 3-5 years, so the 2019 papers reflect the specification that was active in 2019. Before relying on these for the year you're sitting, check the current 4MA1 specification on the Pearson Edexcel website.

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