MATHEMATICS-YMA01 · Pearson Edexcel International A Level
MATHEMATICS-YMA01/11
Paper 1
Mathematics · Winter 2025 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Pearson Edexcel
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.5 / 5
450
540 min
Algebra and functions (Unit P1)
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
450
Duration
540 min
Session difficulty
3.5 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The January 2025 examination series for the International Advanced Level (IAL) Mathematics Cash-in suite presented a balanced yet mathematically rigorous set of papers.
Spanning Pure Mathematics (P1–P4), Mechanics (M1), and Statistics (S1), the assessments were designed to thoroughly test algebraic fluency, geometric intuition, and real-world mathematical modelling.
With a difficulty rating of 3.5 out of 5, the series proved highly accessible in its initial questions but featured challenging differentiators towards the latter halves of each paper.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Algebraic
Weight: 10100%Fluency
Weight: 990%Calculus Application
Weight: 880%Mechanical Modelling
Weight: 660%Statistical Interpretation
Weight: 440%Geometric Reasoning
Weight: 220%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level A*
Approx. 90% of maximum mark
Level A
Approx. 80% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 70% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 60% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 50% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 40% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Match the expected response style for “Find” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Show” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Sketch” questions.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Match the expected response style for “State” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 2
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Algebra and functions (Unit P1)
35 marks this session
Integration (Unit P4)
31 marks this session
Dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane (Unit M1)
27 marks this session
Differentiation (Unit P3)
23 marks this session
Representation and summary of data (Unit S1)
20 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Linear programming
Critical path analysis
Algebra and functions (P1)
Algebra and functions (Unit P1)
Integration (Unit P4)
Algorithms on graphs II
Dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane (Unit M1)
Dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane (M1)
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Pure Mathematics P1 (WMA11): Pure Mathematics P2 (WMA12): Pure Mathematics P3 (WMA13): Pure Mathematics P4 (WMA14): Mechanics M1 (WME01): Statistics S1 (WST01):
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Algebra and functions (Unit P1)
35 marks this session
Practise in RevuiIntegration (Unit P4)
31 marks this session
Practise in RevuiDynamics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane (Unit M1)
27 marks this session
Practise in RevuiDifferentiation (Unit P3)
23 marks this session
Practise in RevuiRepresentation and summary of data (Unit S1)
20 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The January 2025 examination series for the International Advanced Level (IAL) Mathematics Cash-in suite presented a balanced yet mathematically rigorous set of papers.
- 2Message
Spanning Pure Mathematics (P1–P4), Mechanics (M1), and Statistics (S1), the assessments were designed to thoroughly test algebraic fluency, geometric intuition, and real-world mathematical modelling.
- 3Message
With a difficulty rating of 3.5 out of 5, the series proved highly accessible in its initial questions but featured challenging differentiators towards the latter halves of each paper.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
Winter 2025 2025
Mathematics
The January 2025 examination series for the International Advanced Level (IAL) Mathematics Cash-in suite presented a balanced yet mathematically rigorous set of papers. Spanning Pure Mathematics (P1–P4), Mechanics (M1), and Statistics (S1), the assessments were designed to thorou
The January 2025 examination series for the International Advanced Level (IAL) Mathematics Cash-in suite presented a balanced yet mathematically rigorous set of papers.
Spanning Pure Mathematics (P1–P4), Mechanics (M1), and Statistics (S1), the assessments were designed to thoroughly test algebraic fluency, geometric intuition, and real-world mathematical modelling.
With a difficulty rating of 3.5 out of 5, the series proved highly accessible in its initial questions but featured challenging differentiators towards the latter halves of each paper.
- Total marks
- 450
- Duration
- 540 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.5 / 5
Session analysis
The January 2025 examination series for the International Advanced Level (IAL) Mathematics Cash-in suite presented a balanced yet mathematically rigorous set of papers. Spanning Pure Mathematics (P1–P4), Mechanics (M1), and Statistics (S1), the assessments were designed to thoroughly test algebraic fluency, geometric intuition, and real-world mathematical modelling. With a difficulty rating of 3.5 out of 5, the series proved highly accessible in its initial questions but featured challenging differentiators towards the latter halves of each paper.
Updated Jun 12, 2026
Paper breakdown
Pure Mathematics P1 (WMA11): Pure Mathematics P2 (WMA12): Pure Mathematics P3 (WMA13): Pure Mathematics P4 (WMA14): Mechanics M1 (WME01): Statistics S1 (WST01):
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
80% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Long Structured
250·18·56%
Medium Structured
150·22·33%
Short Answer
50·20·11%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Difficulty trend
Compare difficulty across recent years.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Pure Mathematics P1
0.50 m/minTotal marks
20
Total time
40 min
Avg pace
0.50
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Proof by Induction (Unit P4)
85%85%
Variable Acceleration with Calculus (Unit M1)
80%80%
Bayes' Theorem / Conditional Probability (Unit S1)
75%75%
Paper analysis
The January 2025 examination series for the International Advanced Level (IAL) Mathematics Cash-in suite presented a balanced yet mathematically rigorous set of papers. Spanning Pure Mathematics (P1–P4), Mechanics (M1), and Statistics (S1), the assessments were designed to thoroughly test algebraic fluency, geometric intuition, and real-world mathematical modelling. With a difficulty rating of 3.5 out of 5, the series proved highly accessible in its initial questions but featured challenging differentiators towards the latter halves of each paper.
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.