Official documents, with a short summary of each. Links open the board's own, current copy in a new tab.
First teaching 2017
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 Pure | 2 h | 100 | 33⅓% |
| Paper 2 Pure and Mechanics | 2 h | 100 | 33⅓% |
| Paper 3 Pure and Statistics | 2 h | 100 | 33⅓% |
Summarised from the official specification, checked 16 Oct 2026. The board's document is the final word.
Three 2-hour, 100-mark papers, each worth a third. Paper 1 is pure; Paper 2 is pure and mechanics; Paper 3 is pure and statistics. A calculator is needed in every paper: it must do iteration, summary statistics, distribution probabilities and the inverse normal.
The formulae booklet used in AS (7356) and A-level (7357) Mathematics exams. Appendix B of the specification lists the formulae you must learn because they are not in the booklet.
AQA’s web version of the specification, with links to the subject content, scheme of assessment, notation and formulae appendices, key dates and past papers.
First teaching 2017
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 Compulsory content | 2 h | 100 | 33⅓% |
| Paper 2 Compulsory content | 2 h | 100 | 33⅓% |
| Paper 3 Two options | 2 h | 100 | 33⅓% |
Summarised from the official specification, checked 16 Oct 2026. The board's document is the final word.
Three 2-hour, 100-mark papers. Papers 1 and 2 cover the compulsory content. For Paper 3, choose two of the three options: Mechanics, Statistics or Discrete. Each option is answered in its own booklet.
The booklet provided in AS and A-level Further Mathematics exams.
First teaching 2015
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 Non-calculator | 1 h 30 min | 80 | 33⅓% |
| Paper 2 Calculator | 1 h 30 min | 80 | 33⅓% |
| Paper 3 Calculator | 1 h 30 min | 80 | 33⅓% |
Summarised from the official specification, checked 16 Oct 2026. The board's document is the final word.
Three 1 h 30 min, 80-mark papers, all at the same tier: Foundation (grades 1–5) or Higher (grades 4–9). Paper 1 is non-calculator; Papers 2 and 3 allow a calculator.
AQA’s web version of the GCSE specification, with the scheme of assessment and subject content.
The official one-page rules for candidates, used by AQA. Bring at least two black pens in a clear pencil case and an approved calculator. Phones, watches of any kind (including ordinary watches), earbuds, smart glasses and notes are not allowed in the exam room. Stay silent: talking to another candidate can disqualify you from all your exams. Keep the contingency day, 23 June 2027, free.
All of JCQ’s current notices for students in one place, including the rules for written exams, using AI in assessed work, social media, access arrangements and post-results services (reviews of marking).
What students may and may not do with AI tools in work that counts towards a qualification, and what happens if AI misuse is found. Mostly relevant to coursework; maths A Levels are assessed entirely by written exams.
The full rulebook exam centres must follow: seating, invigilation, calculators, late arrival, emergencies. Written for exams officers and teachers rather than students.
For UK GCSE and A Level exams. Entry deadline 21 February 2027. Exams run 10 May to 22 June 2027 (GCSE ends 18 June). Contingency day 23 June 2027. A Level results reach candidates on 12 August 2027.
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