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Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Thursday 14 May 2026
Afternoon (Time: 2 hours) Paper
reference 8MA0/01
Mathematics
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Pure Mathematics
Mark Scheme (Results)
Summer 2026
You must have: Total Marks
Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables (Green), calculator
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by regulations. Calculators must not
have the facility for symbolic algebra manipulation, differentiation and integration, or
have retrievable mathematical formulae stored in them.
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Edexcel GCE
•
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
•• Advanced Subsidiary Level
centre number and candidate number.
Answer all questions and ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
In Mathematics (8MA0)
•
– there may be more space than you need.
You should show sufficient working to make your methods clear.
•
Answers without working may not gain full credit.
Inexact answers should be given to three significant figures unless otherwise stated. Paper 01 Core Pure Mathematics
Information
•• A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
•
There are 14 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•
Try to answer every question.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
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,1. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable. Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
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Find the values of x for which
(a) 4
x 3
8 2 x Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by the UK’s
(2)
largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
(b)
2 x 5
x
8
0 including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
(2) programmes for employers. For further information visit our
both 4
x 3
8 2 x and
2 x 5
x
8
0 qualifications websites at or .
(1) Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
_____________________________________________________________________________________ contact us page at
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________ helping people progress, everywhere
_____________________________________________________________________________________
aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
_____________________________________________________________________________________
everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of
_____________________________________________________________________________________
learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been
_____________________________________________________________________________________ involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in
_____________________________________________________________________________________ 100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to
_____________________________________________________________________________________ high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find
_____________________________________________________________________________________ out more about how we can help you and your students at:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Summer 2026
Question Paper Log P78342A
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Publications Code 8MA0_01_2606_MS
_____________________________________________________________________________________ All the material in this publication is
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Education Ltd 2026
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, General Marking Guidance
Question 1 continued
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• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first
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_____________________________________________________________________________________
candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for what
_____________________________________________________________________________________ they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
_____________________________________________________________________________________ perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be used
appropriately.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should
_____________________________________________________________________________________
always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the candidate’s response
_____________________________________________________________________________________ is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by
_____________________________________________________________________________________ which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a
candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with an
_____________________________________________________________________________________
alternative response.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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(Total for Question 1 is 5 marks)
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General Instructions for Marking
2. (a) Find the first 4 terms, in ascending powers of x, of the binomial expansion of
1. The total number of marks for the paper is 100.
2 3x
es
6
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2. The Edexcel Mathematics mark schemes use the following types of marks:
giving each coefficient in simplest form.
(4)
• M marks: method marks are awarded for ‘knowing a method and attempting to
A student wishes to use this expansion to find an approximation for 2.03 6
apply it’, unless otherwise indicated.
(b) State the value of x that should be used. • A marks: Accuracy marks can only be awarded if the relevant method (M) marks
have been earned.
(There is no need to carry out this calculation.)
(1) • B marks are unconditional accuracy marks (independent of M marks)
• Marks should not be subdivided.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
ad
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Abbreviations
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________ These are some of the traditional marking abbreviations that will appear in the mark
_____________________________________________________________________________________ schemes.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • bod – benefit of doubt
• ft – follow through
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• the symbol will be used for correct ft
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• cao – correct answer only
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• cso - correct solution only. There must be no errors in this part of the question
gr
_____________________________________________________________________________________ to obtain this mark
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • isw – ignore subsequent working
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • awrt – answers which round to
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • SC: special case
• oe – or equivalent (and appropriate)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• dep – dependent
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• indep – independent
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • dp decimal places
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • sf significant figures
• The answer is printed on the paper
st
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • The second mark is dependent on gaining the first mark
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. For misreading which does not alter the character of a question or materially
_____________________________________________________________________________________
simplify it, deduct two from any A or B marks gained, in that part of the question
_____________________________________________________________________________________
affected.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Where a candidate has made multiple responses and indicates which response
be
_____________________________________________________________________________________ they wish to submit, examiners should mark this response.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ If there are several attempts at a question which have not been crossed out,
examiners should mark the final answer which is the answer that is the most
_____________________________________________________________________________________
complete.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ for more:
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Thursday 14 May 2026
Afternoon (Time: 2 hours) Paper
reference 8MA0/01
Mathematics
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Pure Mathematics
Mark Scheme (Results)
Summer 2026
You must have: Total Marks
Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables (Green), calculator
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by regulations. Calculators must not
have the facility for symbolic algebra manipulation, differentiation and integration, or
have retrievable mathematical formulae stored in them.
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Edexcel GCE
•
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
•• Advanced Subsidiary Level
centre number and candidate number.
Answer all questions and ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
In Mathematics (8MA0)
•
– there may be more space than you need.
You should show sufficient working to make your methods clear.
•
Answers without working may not gain full credit.
Inexact answers should be given to three significant figures unless otherwise stated. Paper 01 Core Pure Mathematics
Information
•• A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
•
There are 14 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•
Try to answer every question.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
P78342A
P:1/1/1/1/1/1/
Education Ltd. *P78342A0144* for more:
for more:
,1. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable. Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Find the values of x for which
(a) 4
x 3
8 2 x Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by the UK’s
(2)
largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
(b)
2 x 5
x
8
0 including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
(2) programmes for employers. For further information visit our
both 4
x 3
8 2 x and
2 x 5
x
8
0 qualifications websites at or .
(1) Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
_____________________________________________________________________________________ contact us page at
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________ helping people progress, everywhere
_____________________________________________________________________________________
aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
_____________________________________________________________________________________
everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of
_____________________________________________________________________________________
learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been
_____________________________________________________________________________________ involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in
_____________________________________________________________________________________ 100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to
_____________________________________________________________________________________ high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find
_____________________________________________________________________________________ out more about how we can help you and your students at:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Summer 2026
Question Paper Log P78342A
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Publications Code 8MA0_01_2606_MS
_____________________________________________________________________________________ All the material in this publication is
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Education Ltd 2026
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________ for more:
2
for more:
*P78342A0244*
, General Marking Guidance
Question 1 continued
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first
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DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
_____________________________________________________________________________________
candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for what
_____________________________________________________________________________________ they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
_____________________________________________________________________________________ perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be used
appropriately.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should
_____________________________________________________________________________________
always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the candidate’s response
_____________________________________________________________________________________ is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by
_____________________________________________________________________________________ which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a
candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with an
_____________________________________________________________________________________
alternative response.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
(Total for Question 1 is 5 marks)
for more:
for more:
3
*P78342A0344* Turn over
, EDEXCEL GCE MATHEMATICS
General Instructions for Marking
2. (a) Find the first 4 terms, in ascending powers of x, of the binomial expansion of
1. The total number of marks for the paper is 100.
2 3x
es
6
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2. The Edexcel Mathematics mark schemes use the following types of marks:
giving each coefficient in simplest form.
(4)
• M marks: method marks are awarded for ‘knowing a method and attempting to
A student wishes to use this expansion to find an approximation for 2.03 6
apply it’, unless otherwise indicated.
(b) State the value of x that should be used. • A marks: Accuracy marks can only be awarded if the relevant method (M) marks
have been earned.
(There is no need to carry out this calculation.)
(1) • B marks are unconditional accuracy marks (independent of M marks)
• Marks should not be subdivided.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
ad
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Abbreviations
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________ These are some of the traditional marking abbreviations that will appear in the mark
_____________________________________________________________________________________ schemes.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • bod – benefit of doubt
• ft – follow through
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• the symbol will be used for correct ft
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• cao – correct answer only
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• cso - correct solution only. There must be no errors in this part of the question
gr
_____________________________________________________________________________________ to obtain this mark
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • isw – ignore subsequent working
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • awrt – answers which round to
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • SC: special case
• oe – or equivalent (and appropriate)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• dep – dependent
_____________________________________________________________________________________
• indep – independent
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • dp decimal places
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • sf significant figures
• The answer is printed on the paper
st
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________ • The second mark is dependent on gaining the first mark
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. For misreading which does not alter the character of a question or materially
_____________________________________________________________________________________
simplify it, deduct two from any A or B marks gained, in that part of the question
_____________________________________________________________________________________
affected.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Where a candidate has made multiple responses and indicates which response
be
_____________________________________________________________________________________ they wish to submit, examiners should mark this response.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ If there are several attempts at a question which have not been crossed out,
examiners should mark the final answer which is the answer that is the most
_____________________________________________________________________________________
complete.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ for more:
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