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OxfordAQA IGCSE Mathematics

Mathematics for OxfordAQA IGCSE (syllabus 9260) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
9260
Board
OxfordAQA
Qualification
IGCSE

At a glance

Qualification
OxfordAQA IGCSE Mathematics
Spec code
9260
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes
Are resources available?
Yes — 6 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Where was this verified?
2026-08-18, official OxfordAQA specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official OxfordAQA specification on 2026-08-18.

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The qualification

OxfordAQA International GCSE Mathematics (9260)

With a focus on Pure Maths, reasoning skills and the real-life application of mathematical concepts, the OxfordAQA International GCSE Mathematics qualification ensures that students have the best possible preparation for A-level, university and beyond. — OxfordAQA, official syllabus page

Content is organised into four areas — number, algebra, geometry and measures, and probability and statistics — assessed across two linear papers with no coursework. Candidates sit either the Core tier (grades 1-5) or the Extension tier (grades 4-9); both papers in a tier are equally weighted and a scientific calculator is permitted throughout. First teaching September 2016, first examined May/June 2018.

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the OxfordAQA syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

Assessment components for OxfordAQA Mathematics 9260
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1C: Paper 1 (Core) (Core) 1h 30m 80 50% Written exam
Paper 2C: Paper 2 (Core) (Core) 1h 30m 80 50% Written exam
Paper 1E: Paper 1 (Extension) (Extended) 2h 100 50% Written exam
Paper 2E: Paper 2 (Extension) (Extended) 2h 100 50% Written exam

Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official live "Assessment" section of the board's own qualification page: two tiers, Core (grades 1-5) and Extension (grades 4-9); either paper of a tier may assess any part of the specification; scientific calculator allowed throughout. Linear qualification, no coursework. First teaching September 2016, first examined May/June 2018.

Assessment FAQs

How is OxfordAQA Mathematics (9260) assessed?

OxfordAQA Mathematics (9260) is assessed through: Paper 1C (Paper 1 (Core)) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2C (Paper 2 (Core)) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 1E (Paper 1 (Extension)) — 2h, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2E (Paper 2 (Extension)) — 2h, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.

The subject

Mathematics teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Mathematics at Marlbridge

Syllabus topics

The 4 topics below are the official subject content of OxfordAQA International GCSE Mathematics (9260), for the For exams May/June 2018 onwards, Version 5.1 examination series, reproduced from the OxfordAQA syllabus document.

A topic listed here is part of the syllabus. It does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it — topics with resources are marked. Marlbridge currently has resources for 2 of 4 topics.

  1. 1 Number

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Structure and calculation · Fractions, decimal and percentages · Ratio and proportion

  2. 2 Algebra

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Notation and manipulation · Functions, graphs and calculus · Solving equations and inequalities · Sequences

  3. 3 Geometry and measures

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

    Properties and constructions · Mensuration and calculation · Transformations, matrices and vectors

  4. 4 Statistics and probability

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

    Presentation and analysis · Interpretation · Probability

Source: OxfordAQA -- official International GCSE Mathematics (9260) specification PDF — For exams May/June 2018 onwards, Version 5.1 series. Verified 2026-08-19. This syllabus is tiered -- see the qualification summary above for the exact tier structure. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

Study resources

Revision material

Exam preparation

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