Is Edexcel A-Level Maths 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1 an official exam paper?

No. It is an original StudyVector predicted-practice paper for revision. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed, and students should still revise the full specification.

How many marks and questions are in this predicted paper?

This paper has 100 marks across 14 questions and is designed for a 120-minute practice session.

What are the A-Level Mathematics Paper 1 predictions for 2026?

StudyVector's 2026 A-Level Mathematics Paper 1 predicted paper focuses on calculus, vectors, proof, trigonometry, coordinate geometry. This is an independent, Edexcel-style predicted-practice paper modelled on the published specification — it is not a leaked paper and is not official.

What is the A-Level Mathematics Paper 1 format (9MA0/01)?

A-Level Mathematics Paper 1 (9MA0/01) is 100 marks over 120 minutes. 9MA0/01 model: 100 marks, 120 minutes.

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This page hosts StudyVector’s independent 2026 A-Level Mathematics Paper 1 predicted-practice paper modelled on 9MA0/01,100 marks over 120 minutes. Predicted focus topics: calculus, vectors, proof, trigonometry, coordinate geometry. It is not an official paper, not a leaked paper and not a guarantee — students should still revise the full specification and verify against official past papers from Pearson Edexcel.

Qualification: A-Level Mathematics
Exam board model: Pearson Edexcel
Paper code: 9MA0/01
Total marks: 100 marks
Time allowed: 120 minutes
Last reviewed: 16 May 2026

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Edexcel A-Level Maths 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

Q: Which topics are likely to come up in A-Level Mathematics Paper 1 2026?

Based on the Edexcel-style structure and recent paper patterns, StudyVector's prediction prioritises: calculus; vectors; proof; trigonometry; coordinate geometry. Students should still revise the full specification because exam boards rotate topics.

A-Level Mathematics · Edexcel-style · 120 minutes · 100 marks

Modelled component: 9MA0/01 · Calculator permitted

9MA0/01 model: 100 marks, 120 minutes.

Prediction type: predicted_paper · Evidence mode: historical · Full-length original StudyVector predicted-practice paper modelled on public exam-board structure. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed.

Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.

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Predicted difficulty score (practice signal)

0–100 model (higher = more demanding)

Candidate focus topics (not guarantees)

calculus
vectors
proof
trigonometry
coordinate geometry

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Section A: Pure Mathematics

Pure mathematics questions with a gradient of difficulty. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS1 (3 marks)
A-Level Algebra & Functions problem. Answer this exam-style question on Algebra & Functions. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS2 (4 marks)
A-Level Coordinate Geometry problem. Answer this exam-style question on Coordinate Geometry. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS3 (5 marks)
A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 4x^2 + 5x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS4 (5 marks)
A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 5x^2 + 6x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS5 (6 marks)
A-Level Trigonometry problem. Answer this exam-style question on Trigonometry. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS6 (7 marks)
A-Level Sequences & Series problem. Answer this exam-style question on Sequences & Series. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS7 (8 marks)
A-Level Proof problem. Answer this exam-style question on Proof. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS8 (9 marks)
A-Level Numerical Methods problem. Answer this exam-style question on Numerical Methods. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS9 (10 marks)
A-Level Algebra & Functions problem. Answer this exam-style question on Algebra & Functions. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS10 (12 marks)
A-Level Coordinate Geometry problem. Answer this exam-style question on Coordinate Geometry. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS11 (7 marks)
A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 12x^2 + 13x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS12 (10 marks)
A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 13x^2 + 14x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS13 (7 marks)
A-Level Trigonometry problem. Answer this exam-style question on Trigonometry. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS14 (7 marks)
A-Level Sequences & Series problem. Answer this exam-style question on Sequences & Series. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

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Qualification

A-Level Mathematics

Exam board model

Pearson Edexcel

Paper code

9MA0/01

Total marks

100 marks

Time allowed

120 minutes

Last reviewed

16 May 2026

StudyVector is independent revision support, not affiliated with AQA, Edexcel, OCR, JCQ or any exam provider. Always verify topic coverage with your exam-board specification.

Edexcel A-Level Maths 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

A-Level Mathematics · Edexcel-style · 120 minutes · 100 marks

Modelled component: 9MA0/01 · Calculator permitted

9MA0/01 model: 100 marks, 120 minutes.

Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.

Section A: Pure Mathematics

Pure mathematics questions with a gradient of difficulty. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS1 (3 marks)

A-Level Algebra & Functions problem. Answer this exam-style question on Algebra & Functions. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS2 (4 marks)

A-Level Coordinate Geometry problem. Answer this exam-style question on Coordinate Geometry. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS3 (5 marks)

A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 4x^2 + 5x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS4 (5 marks)

A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 5x^2 + 6x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS5 (6 marks)

A-Level Trigonometry problem. Answer this exam-style question on Trigonometry. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS6 (7 marks)

A-Level Sequences & Series problem. Answer this exam-style question on Sequences & Series. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS7 (8 marks)

A-Level Proof problem. Answer this exam-style question on Proof. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS8 (9 marks)

A-Level Numerical Methods problem. Answer this exam-style question on Numerical Methods. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS9 (10 marks)

A-Level Algebra & Functions problem. Answer this exam-style question on Algebra & Functions. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS10 (12 marks)

A-Level Coordinate Geometry problem. Answer this exam-style question on Coordinate Geometry. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS11 (7 marks)

A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 12x^2 + 13x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS12 (10 marks)

A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 13x^2 + 14x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS13 (7 marks)

A-Level Trigonometry problem. Answer this exam-style question on Trigonometry. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS14 (7 marks)

A-Level Sequences & Series problem. Answer this exam-style question on Sequences & Series. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.