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Edexcel IGCSE Maths Revision Checklist
All 63 topics in the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A (4MA1) course, in order, with the grade each topic usually appears at in the exam. Rate each topic online, or download the PDF and tick it on paper. Free, with no sign-up.
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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A
Your child sits one tier: Foundation (the easier papers, grades 1 to 5) or Higher (the harder papers, grades 4 to 9). The school decides which. Foundation students sit Papers 1F and 2F. Higher students sit Papers 1H and 2H. There is no non-calculator paper. Each paper is worth half of the final grade, and a calculator is allowed in both. A formulae sheet is printed in every paper.
Foundation Tier · Grades 1–5
Paper 1FCalculator2h · 100 marks
Paper 2FCalculator2h · 100 marks
Higher Tier · Grades 4–9
Paper 1HCalculator2h · 100 marks
Paper 2HCalculator2h · 100 marks
Foundation TierGrades 1–5 · 37 topics
Higher TierGrades 4–9 · all 63 topics
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Numbers and the Number System
15 topics- 1
IntegersPlace value, factors, multiples, primes, HCF, LCM and prime factors
- 2
Fractions and DecimalsCalculating with fractions and decimals, and converting between them
- 3
Powers and RootsSquares, cubes, roots and the laws of indices
- 4
Rounding and EstimationDecimal places, significant figures and estimating answers
- 5
Applying NumberMoney, time, units, conversions and using a calculator
- 6
PercentagesPercentage increase and decrease, percentage change and compound interest
- 7
Ratio and ProportionSharing in a ratio and solving proportion problems
- 8
Standard FormWriting and calculating with numbers in standard form
- 9
Set Language and NotationVenn diagrams and notation such as ∈, ∪, ∩ and the universal set
- 10
Upper and Lower BoundsBounds of rounded measurements
- 11
Reverse PercentagesFinding the original amount before a percentage change
- 12
Fractional IndicesEvaluating powers with fractional and negative indices
- 13
Recurring DecimalsConverting recurring decimals to fractions
- 14
Bounds in CalculationsUpper and lower bounds of answers to calculations
- 15
SurdsSimplifying surds and rationalising the denominator
Equations, Formulae and Identities
14 topics- 16
Algebraic NotationSimplifying expressions and collecting like terms
- 17
Substitution and FormulaeSubstituting into formulae and changing the subject
- 18
Expanding and FactorisingSingle and double brackets, and factorising x² + bx + c
- 19
Linear EquationsSolving linear equations, including with brackets and fractions
- 20
Linear InequalitiesSolving inequalities and showing them on a number line
- 21
Simultaneous Linear EquationsSolving a pair of linear equations
- 22
Quadratic Equations by FactorisingSolving quadratic equations that factorise
- 23
Quadratic Formula and Completing the SquareSolving any quadratic equation
- 24
Harder FactorisingFactorising ax² + bx + c and the difference of two squares
- 25
ProportionForming equations for direct and inverse proportion
- 26
Algebraic FractionsSimplifying and solving equations with algebraic fractions
- 27
Simultaneous Equations With a QuadraticSolving a linear and a quadratic equation together
- 28
Quadratic Inequalities and RegionsSolving quadratic inequalities and showing regions on a graph
- 29
Algebraic ProofUsing algebra to prove a statement
Sequences, Functions and Graphs
10 topics- 30
Sequences and the nth TermContinuing sequences and finding the nth term of a linear sequence
- 31
Straight-Line GraphsPlotting lines, gradient, y = mx + c and parallel lines
- 32
Real-Life GraphsDistance-time, speed-time and conversion graphs
- 33
Quadratic GraphsPlotting quadratic graphs and solving equations from them
- 34
Arithmetic SeriesThe nth term and sum of an arithmetic series
- 35
Function NotationUsing f(x), domain and range, composite and inverse functions
- 36
Cubic, Reciprocal and Other GraphsRecognising and plotting other graphs and using them to solve equations
- 37
Perpendicular LinesGradients and equations of perpendicular lines
- 38
Graph TransformationsTranslations, stretches and reflections of y = f(x)
- 39
DifferentiationDifferentiating axⁿ, gradients, turning points and rates of change in kinematics
Geometry and Trigonometry
15 topics- 40
Angles, Lines and TrianglesAngle facts and angles in parallel lines
- 41
PolygonsInterior and exterior angles of polygons
- 42
SymmetryLine and rotational symmetry
- 43
MeasuresUnits, compound measures such as speed and density, and scale drawings
- 44
ConstructionsConstructing triangles, bisectors and perpendiculars
- 45
Perimeter, Area and CirclesArea of 2D shapes, circles, arcs and sectors
- 46
Volume and Surface AreaPrisms and cylinders
- 47
Pythagoras' Theorem and TrigonometryRight-angled triangles, including bearings
- 48
Similar ShapesFinding missing lengths in similar shapes
- 49
Circle PropertiesTangents, chords and angles in a semicircle
- 50
Spheres, Cones and PyramidsVolume and surface area of spheres, cones and pyramids
- 51
Circle TheoremsApplying the full set of circle theorems with reasons
- 52
Sine Rule, Cosine Rule and AreaNon-right-angled triangles, including ½ab sin C
- 53
3D TrigonometryLengths and angles in 3D shapes
- 54
Similar Areas and VolumesUsing area and volume scale factors
Vectors and Transformation Geometry
2 topics- 55
TransformationsReflection, rotation, translation and enlargement
- 56
VectorsVector notation, adding and subtracting, magnitude and vector geometry
Statistics and Probability
7 topics- 57
Charts and GraphsBar charts, pie charts, pictograms and two-way tables
- 58
Averages and RangeMean, median, mode and range, including from frequency tables
- 59
ProbabilityBasic probability, relative frequency and sample spaces
- 60
Combined EventsTree diagrams and probabilities of combined events
- 61
Cumulative FrequencyCumulative frequency diagrams, quartiles and interquartile range
- 62
HistogramsDrawing and interpreting histograms
- 63
Conditional ProbabilityDependent events and conditional probability
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