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MATHEMATICS-XMA01 · Pearson Edexcel International AS Level

Mathematics (XMA01) Exam Tips

One of the most persistent and devastating ways candidates lose marks in the International AS Level Mathematics exam is by relying too heavily on their calculators. Across Pure Mathematics P1 and P2, several question rubrics explicitly state: 'Solutions relying on calculator tech

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Total marks

300

Time limit

6h

Grade scale

ABCDEU

Additional note

Calculator policy

A scientific or graphical calculator is permitted. Graphical calculators must be in exam mode with all stored programs and data cleared before the exam; the calculator must not be able to retrieve stored text or formulae.

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  • One of the most persistent and devastating ways candidates lose marks in the International AS Level Mathematics exam is by relying too heavily on their calculators. Across Pure Mathematics P1 and P2, several question rubrics explicitly state: 'Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.' This means that simply writing down the correct roots of a quadratic equation, the coordinates of a stationary point, or the value of a definite integral without showing clear, intermediate algebraic steps will result in zero marks for that section.

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