Pearson Edexcel · IGCSE
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Mathematics (Specification A) (4MA1). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 4MA1
- Board
- Pearson Edexcel
- Qualification
- IGCSE
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official Pearson Edexcel document for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Mathematics (Specification A) (4MA1), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics (4MA1) only.
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- Revise with revision notes
- Practise with practice questions
- Self-check practice 202 questions with worked answers
- Printable topic checklist Tick off each topic as you revise
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- Topic 1
Numbers and the number system
Covers Integers, Fractions, Decimals, Powers and roots, Set language and notation, Percentages, Ratio and proportion, Degree of accuracy, Standard form, Applying number, Electronic calculators
Study guides
- Numbers and the Number System (4MA1) Read guide
- Degree of accuracy and standard form Read guide
- Fractions and decimals Read guide
- Applying number and electronic calculators Read guide
- Integers, powers and roots Read guide
- Percentages, ratio and proportion Read guide
- Set language and notation Read guide
Revision notes
- Numbers and the Number System Revise topic
- Degree of accuracy and standard form Revise topic
- Fractions and decimals Revise topic
- Applying number and electronic calculators Revise topic
- Integers, powers and roots Revise topic
- Percentages, ratio and proportion Revise topic
- Set language and notation Revise topic
Practice questions
- Numbers and the Number System Try questions
- Degree of accuracy and standard form Try questions
- Fractions and decimals Try questions
- Applying number and electronic calculators Try questions
- Integers, powers and roots Try questions
- Percentages, ratio and proportion Try questions
- Set language and notation Try questions
- Topic 2
Equations, formulae and identities
Covers Use of symbols, Algebraic manipulation, Expressions and formulae, Linear equations, Proportion, Simultaneous linear equations, Quadratic equations, Inequalities
Study guides
Revision notes
Practice questions
- Expressions, formulae and linear equations Try questions
- Inequalities Try questions
- Proportion Try questions
- Simultaneous linear equations Try questions
- Use of symbols and algebraic manipulation Try questions
- Use of Symbols and Algebraic Manipulation — Practice Questions (4MA1) Try questions
- Quadratic equations Try questions
- Topic 3
Sequences, functions and graphs
Covers Sequences, Function notation, Graphs, Calculus
Study guides
Revision notes
Practice questions
- Topic 4
Geometry and trigonometry
Covers Angles, lines and triangles, Polygons, Symmetry, Measures, Construction, Circle properties, Geometrical reasoning, Trigonometry and Pythagoras' theorem
Study guides
Revision notes
Practice questions
- Topic 5
Vectors and transformation geometry
Covers Vectors, Transformation geometry
Study guides
Revision notes
Practice questions
- Topic 6
Statistics and probability
Covers Graphical representation of data, Statistical measures, Probability
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Revision notes
Practice questions
Covering more than one topic
Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.
Study guides
No study guide for this course yet.
Revision notes
No revision notes for this course yet.
Practice questions
Source: Pearson Edexcel – official International GCSE Mathematics (Specification A) (4MA1) specification PDF — Specification Issue 2, November 2017. Verified 2026-08-19. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. This syllabus is tiered: see “About this course” below for the tier structure. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics
- Spec code
- 4MA1
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Muhammad Ghazali Siddiqui · Arslan Tanvir · Sajawal Zahid
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 55 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official specification
- Pearson Edexcel specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable 4MA1 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-19, official Pearson Edexcel specification
- Free practice questions?
- Yes — 202 self-check questions
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Pearson Edexcel specification on 2026-08-19.
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The qualification
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Mathematics (Specification A) (4MA1)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Mathematics (Specification A) requires students to use numerical skills in a purely mathematical way and in real-life situations, use algebra to set up and solve problems, use properties of angles and understand transformations, and use a range of statistical techniques and basic ideas of probability.
The board's own description is on the official Pearson Edexcel syllabus page.
Tiered: Foundation tier (grades 5-1) and Higher tier (grades 9-4, with an allowed grade 3). Two written papers per tier, 2 hours each, 100 marks. Specification Issue 2 (November 2017).
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Pearson Edexcel syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4MA1/1F: Paper 1F (Foundation) | 2h | 100 | 50% | Written exam |
| 4MA1/2F: Paper 2F (Foundation) | 2h | 100 | 50% | Written exam |
| 4MA1/1H: Paper 1H (Higher) | 2h | 100 | 50% | Written exam |
| 4MA1/2H: Paper 2H (Higher) | 2h | 100 | 50% | Written exam |
Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official PDF (Specification Issue 2, November 2017): tiered qualification. Foundation tier: Paper 1F + Paper 2F, each 2h/100marks/50%, targeted at grades 5-1. Higher tier: Paper 1H + Paper 2H, each 2h/100marks/50%, targeted at grades 9-4 with grade 3 allowed. All four papers externally assessed and calculator-required (a scientific electronic calculator meeting a minimum function spec). Pearson also lists a separate modular version (first teaching 2024; not described in this specification) and it is not modeled here, since this site's record for this combination is keyed to the established Specification A code 4MA1.
Questions about this course
How is Pearson Edexcel Mathematics (4MA1) assessed?
Pearson Edexcel Mathematics (4MA1) is assessed through: Foundation candidates take: 4MA1/1F (Paper 1F) — 2h, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification; 4MA1/2F (Paper 2F) — 2h, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification. Higher candidates take: 4MA1/1H (Paper 1H) — 2h, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification; 4MA1/2H (Paper 2H) — 2h, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics (4MA1) cover?
6 topics in the current syllabus: Numbers and the number system; Equations, formulae and identities; Sequences, functions and graphs; Geometry and trigonometry; Vectors and transformation geometry; Statistics and probability. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics (4MA1)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics (4MA1) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.
Are there free Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics (4MA1) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 55 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes, exam preparation guides), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Mathematics teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.
Mathematics at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
- Cambridge A Level Mathematics Syllabus 9709
- Cambridge O Level Mathematics Syllabus 4024
- Pearson Edexcel A Level Mathematics Syllabus YMA01
- AQA GCSE Mathematics Syllabus 8300
- AQA A Level Mathematics Syllabus 7357
- OCR GCSE Mathematics Syllabus J560
- OCR A Level Mathematics Syllabus H240
- OxfordAQA A Level Mathematics Syllabus 9660
- International Baccalaureate IB Middle Years Programme Mathematics Syllabus MYP Mathematics
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