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A-level Maths is assessed by three 2-hour written papers worth 100 marks each, covering Pure Mathematics alongside Statistics and Mechanics. A calculator is allowed in every paper and grades run A* to E. It builds on GCSE Higher tier and is one of the most popular A-levels in England — the foundation for most STEM, economics and finance degrees.

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A-level maths is a named entry requirement for engineering, actuarial and many science degrees.

Mechanical engineer

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National Careers Service: 2 or 3 A levels including maths and physics for a degree.

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Civil engineer

Standard employer requirement

National Careers Service: 2 or 3 A levels including maths and a science for a degree.

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Actuary

Standard employer requirement

National Careers Service: 2 or 3 A levels including maths.

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A timed 40-question exam-style set across pure, statistics and mechanics, with exclusive questions and an indicative A*–E grade band. The real A-level is three 2-hour written papers, so treat the band as a guide rather than a prediction.

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A-level Maths: your questions answered

How is A-level Maths assessed?

All the major boards (Edexcel, AQA, OCR) use three 2-hour papers of 100 marks each, sat at the end of the two-year course. The content splits into Pure Mathematics plus applied Statistics and Mechanics, and a calculator is allowed in every paper.

What topics does A-level Maths cover?

Pure: proof, algebra and functions, coordinate geometry, sequences and series, the binomial expansion, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration, numerical methods and vectors. Applied: sampling, data presentation, probability and statistical distributions with hypothesis testing, plus mechanics (kinematics and forces).

How is A-level Maths different from Further Maths?

Further Maths is a separate, additional A-level taken alongside Maths. It goes deeper into pure topics such as complex numbers and matrices and adds more statistics, mechanics or decision maths. You don't need Further Maths to do well in A-level Maths.

What calculator do I need for A-level Maths?

You need a calculator that can handle statistical distributions and numerical methods; many students use an advanced scientific or a graphical model. Always check it is on your exam board's permitted list and clear its memory before each exam.

Which exam board is this practice for?

The questions cover the shared core that is common to Edexcel, AQA and OCR, so they are useful whatever your board. For final revision, always work from your own board's specification, formula booklet and past papers.

Where is A-level Maths required or accepted?

A-level maths is a named entry requirement for engineering, actuarial and many science degrees. Mechanical engineer: National Careers Service: 2 or 3 A levels including maths and physics for a degree. Civil engineer: National Careers Service: 2 or 3 A levels including maths and a science for a degree. Actuary: National Careers Service: 2 or 3 A levels including maths.

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PassNova has 374 exam-style A-level Maths questions and 6 timed 25-question practice tests, each with a clear explanation, plus topic-by-topic study mode.

Is the A-level Maths practice up to date for 2026?

Yes — PassNova's A-level Maths question bank is reviewed and kept current for 2026.

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