Mathematics A
6
specification units
29
named subtopics
Year 8–Year 11
year groups
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics A is organised here into 6 specification units covering 29 named subtopics, studied across Year 8–Year 11. The units are Number, Algebra, Ratio & Proportion, Geometry & Measures, Probability and Statistics.
Each subtopic is tagged on the question bank, so you can practise one skill at a time, sit a full Edexcel IGCSE past paper, or build a mixed worksheet from several units at once. Answers are checked against the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE mark scheme, awarding method, accuracy and final-answer marks separately so you can see exactly where marks were lost.
Algebra is the widest unit on this specification with 6 subtopics, so it is usually the highest-value place to start revision.
How Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics A is examined
Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A is assessed by two papers with a calculator permitted throughout, which changes revision priorities compared with UK GCSE: the premium is on algebraic fluency and setting problems up correctly, not on mental arithmetic.
Assessment at a glance
- •Two written papers of equal weight, both calculator papers.
- •Available at Foundation and Higher tier; Higher carries the algebra, functions, transformations of graphs and calculus-adjacent content.
- •Questions are typically shorter and more numerous than UK GCSE, so pace matters as much as depth.
Where marks are most often lost
- •Algebraic fractions, rearranging formulae and simultaneous equations with one quadratic.
- •Function notation, composite and inverse functions, which appear on Higher almost every series.
- •Set notation and Venn diagram probability, where the notation itself is the barrier.
- •Over-rounding mid-calculation because a calculator is available — accuracy marks are lost at the final step.
What to revise first: Prioritise algebra: manipulation, quadratics and functions. They appear on both papers and unlock the graph, transformation and problem-solving questions that follow.
Number
- Integers & place value
- Fractions, decimals & percentages
- Indices, roots & surds
- Standard form
- Bounds & rounding
Algebra
- Expressions & manipulation
- Equations & inequalities
- Quadratics
- Simultaneous equations
- Sequences
- Graphs & functions
Ratio & Proportion
- Ratio
- Direct & inverse proportion
- Percentage change
- Compound measures
Geometry & Measures
- Angles & polygons
- Pythagoras & trigonometry
- Circles & area
- Transformations
- Vectors
- Constructions & loci
Probability
- Probability basics
- Tree diagrams
- Venn diagrams
- Conditional probability
Statistics
- Averages & spread
- Charts & diagrams
- Scatter graphs
- Cumulative frequency
How to revise Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics A
- 1
Diagnose with one mixed set
Start with a mixed set drawn from all 6 units to find where Mathematics A marks are actually being lost, rather than revising what already feels comfortable.
- 2
Drill unit by unit
Work through the subtopics in order, from Number to Statistics, doing short focused sets rather than long unfocused sessions.
- 3
Sit a full past paper under timing
Once two or three units are solid, sit a complete Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics A paper to timing and mark it against the official mark scheme.
- 4
Re-practise only the dropped marks
Convert every dropped mark into a targeted set on that subtopic, then re-test it a week later to check the fix stuck.
Continue with Mathematics A
Every board and level we cover for this subject
IGCSE Maths revision notes29 topic and subtopic notes with worked examples
GCSE MathematicsSearchable formula sheet with worked micro-examples
Predicted papersPractice papers built from the topics that recur most
Past paper practiceSit whole papers online with examiner-grade marking
Other specifications for this subject
Mathematics A — frequently asked questions
Everything students and parents ask about revising Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics A.
The fastest route is past-paper-first revision: practise exam-style questions by topic, mark every answer against the real Pearson Edexcel IGCSE mark scheme, then drill the topics where you lose marks. On MathsGradeUp you can do all of this for Mathematics A in one place — topic practice, full past papers and instant examiner-grade feedback.
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics A is mapped to the official specification and covers 6 units, including Number, Algebra, Ratio & Proportion, Geometry & Measures, Probability, Statistics. Every unit is broken down into subtopics so you can target exactly what you need to revise.
Yes. You can open full Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics A past papers, write directly on them with pen and maths tools, save your work, export a PDF, and submit for examiner-grade marking against the mark scheme.
Yes — our predicted papers for Mathematics A are assembled from the topics that recur most in Pearson Edexcel IGCSE exams and the topics you have practised least. They are a revision aid built from the specification, not leaked content.
Each answer is checked against the real Pearson Edexcel IGCSE mark scheme, awarding method, accuracy and final-answer marks the way a real examiner would. You see exactly where marks were earned or dropped, with feedback you can act on.
Mathematics A on the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE specification is aimed at Years 8–11. You can filter practice by year group and topic so the questions always match where you are in the course.
Yes. The Mathematics A content follows the current Pearson Edexcel IGCSE specification, including all units and subtopics, so what you practise reflects what you will actually be examined on.
Yes — Mathematics A practice, past papers and marking are free during our early launch period. Subscription plans may be introduced later, but launch users get full access now.
You do not just get an answer to copy. Mathematics A marking guides you with hints, worked steps and mark-scheme-based feedback so you understand the method and pick up the marks yourself next time. Questions are tagged calculator and non-calculator so you can practise exactly the way each paper is sat.
Yes. Parents and tutors can see completed Mathematics A practice, accuracy, weak topics and overall exam readiness, making it easy to support revision and focus on the right areas.
Short, regular sessions beat occasional long ones. Aim for a few focused Mathematics A sessions a week, always finishing by marking your work so each session ends with clear next steps. The progress dashboard shows what to revise next.