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FURTHER-PURE-MATHEMATICS · Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Further Pure Mathematics Exam Tips

In Further Pure Mathematics, time is your most valuable currency. With two papers (4PM1/01 and 4PM1/02) each lasting 120 minutes and carrying 100 marks, you have exactly 1.2 minutes per mark. However, top scorers do not treat all marks equally. Questions 1 to 4 are typically shor

Papers

2

Total marks

200

Time limit

4h

Grade scale

9876543U

Additional note

Calculator policy

A scientific or graphical calculator is permitted. Graphical calculators must be in exam mode with all stored programs and data cleared before the exam; the calculator must not be able to retrieve stored text or formulae.

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Papers

6

Strategies

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Mistakes

  • In Further Pure Mathematics, time is your most valuable currency. With two papers (4PM1/01 and 4PM1/02) each lasting 120 minutes and carrying 100 marks, you have exactly 1.2 minutes per mark. However, top scorers do not treat all marks equally. Questions 1 to 4 are typically short algebra, series, or trigonometry questions carrying 3 to 5 marks. Secure these high-yield marks quickly in the first 25 minutes to build momentum. This leaves you a comfortable cushion of at least 45 minutes to tackle the complex, multi-step applied questions (usually Questions 10 and 11) which carry up to 17 marks each. Never get stuck on a early 3-mark problem at the expense of a 10-mark calculus climax.

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