Is Edexcel maths Igcse?

1 About this specification The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Mathematics (Specification A) is part of a suite of International GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson.

How many papers are there in Igcse Edexcel maths?

two papers
The IGCSE exam (4MA1) consists of only two papers, each of 2 hours in duration and normally sat at the same time as GCSE Papers 1 and 2 in May/June. Again, you can’t mix Tiers. A calculator is permitted for both papers. The IGCSE can also be taken in January.

What topics are in GCSE Maths Edexcel?

Geometry and measure

Angles, lines and polygons – Edexcel.
Loci and constructions – Edexcel.
2-dimensional shapes – Edexcel.
3-dimensional shapes – Edexcel.
Circles, sectors and arcs – Edexcel.
Circle theorems – Higher – Edexcel.
Transformations – Edexcel.
Pythagoras’ theorem – Edexcel.

Is Pearson the same as Edexcel?

Yes. Edexcel is a product brand from Pearson. BTEC, EDI and LCCI are also product brands from Pearson. The business unit within Pearson that was known as Edexcel is now Pearson Qualification Services.

What is the difference between Edexcel Mathematics A and B?

No. Assuming this is GCSE, Spec A is linear (2 exams at the end of the course) Spec B is modular (3 exams spread through the course). Both are available at Foundation and Higher. The maths you need to know is the same.

Is there a non calculator paper in Edexcel Igcse maths?

Edexcel GCSE Maths (1MA1) Paper 1 is non-calculator, while papers 2 and 3 are calculator papers.

Is AQA or Edexcel maths better?

Generally speaking, AQA is considered to be the easier of those two exam boards, so this must also be the case in Maths. My school uses Edexcel for GCSE Maths and it is quite hard, but when I look at the work that friends from other school do with AQA, the AQA material does not seem to be so difficult.

Is Edexcel or Cambridge better?

Both the exams are considered to be of the same difficulty level over all with differences in opinion regarding subject wise difficulty. An example being that, CIE has a reputation for being easier than Edexcel for English, and harder for maths.