Edexcel International GCSE Maths (4MA1) Past Paper Questions by Topic with Worked Solutions

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Last updated: · 477 questions · 20 papers · January 2020 to June 2025

Edexcel International GCSE Maths A (4MA1) · Higher · Paper 1H & 1HR

Edexcel International GCSE Maths (4MA1) Past Paper Questions by Topic

All 477 questions from 20 Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A Higher tier papers (January 2020 to June 2025), sorted by topic and subtopic. Each question has a step-by-step worked solution that explains why every step is taken, and every answer is checked against the official Pearson mark scheme.

1. Numbers and the Number System

2. Equations, Formulae and Identities

3. Sequences, Functions and Graphs

4. Geometry and Trigonometry

5. Vectors and Transformation Geometry

6. Statistics and Probability

Papers included: January 2020 1H, January 2020 1HR, June 2020 1H, June 2020 1HR, January 2021 1H, January 2021 1HR, June 2021 1H, November 2021 1H, January 2022 1H, January 2022 1HR, June 2022 1H, June 2022 1HR, January 2023 1H, January 2023 1HR, June 2023 1H, June 2023 1HR, June 2024 1H, June 2024 1HR, June 2025 1H, June 2025 1HR.

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4MA1 past paper questions — FAQ

How many 4MA1 past paper questions are on this page?

477 questions from 20 past papers (January 2020 to June 2025), sorted by topic and subtopic. Last updated 24 October 2026.

Do all the 4MA1 questions have worked solutions?

Yes. Every question has a step-by-step worked solution, checked against the official Pearson mark scheme.

How should I revise with past paper questions by topic?

Start with your weakest topic. Attempt the questions without notes, then mark your work using the worked solutions and note where you lost marks. Once a topic feels secure, move on — and finish with full timed papers under exam conditions.

Can I get a tutor for Edexcel International GCSE Maths 4MA1?

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What each subtopic covers

  • Numbers and the Number System — 117 Edexcel International GCSE Maths (4MA1) Higher past paper questions on numbers and the number system, sorted by subtopic, with step-by-step solutions.
  • 1.1 Integers, Factors, Multiples and Primes — 12 Edexcel 4MA1 Higher past paper questions on factors, multiples and primes (January 2020 to June 2025) with step-by-step worked solutions checked against the mark scheme.
  • 1.2 Fractions — 7 Edexcel 4MA1 Higher past paper questions on fractions (January 2020 to June 2025) with step-by-step worked solutions checked against the mark scheme.
  • 1.3 Decimals and Recurring Decimals — 5 Edexcel 4MA1 Higher past paper questions on recurring decimals (January 2020 to June 2025) with step-by-step worked solutions checked against the mark scheme.
  • 1.4 Powers, Roots and Surds — 19 Edexcel 4MA1 Higher past paper questions on indices and surds (January 2020 to June 2025) with step-by-step worked solutions checked against the mark scheme.
  • 1.5 Sets and Venn Diagrams — 11 Edexcel 4MA1 Higher past paper questions on sets and venn diagrams (January 2020 to June 2025) with step-by-step worked solutions checked against the mark scheme.
  • 1.6 Percentages — 25 Edexcel 4MA1 Higher past paper questions on percentages (January 2020 to June 2025) with step-by-step worked solutions checked against the mark scheme.
  • 1.7 Ratio and Proportion — 11 Edexcel 4MA1 Higher past paper questions on ratio and proportion (January 2020 to June 2025) with step-by-step worked solutions checked against the mark scheme.
  • 1.8 Bounds and Degree of Accuracy — 14 Edexcel 4MA1 Higher past paper questions on upper and lower bounds (January 2020 to June 2025) with step-by-step worked solutions checked against the mark scheme.
  • 1.9 Standard Form — 13 Edexcel 4MA1 Higher past paper questions on standard form (January 2020 to June 2025) with step-by-step worked solutions checked against the mark scheme.

How to use these questions: work through one subtopic at a time without notes, mark yourself with the worked solutions, then move to the next. When the whole topic feels secure, sit a full timed paper — try a free 4WM1H mock test. See all 4MA1 topics.

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