Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Thursday 8 January 2026
WMA11/01A
Paper
Morning (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes)
reference
Mathematics
International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Pure Mathematics P1
Question paper
You must have:
Mark Scheme (Results)
Answer book (sent separately).
Do not return this question paper with the answer book.
January 2026
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in
Pure Mathematics P1
WMA11/01A
Turn over
P87592A
C:1/1/
Pearson Education Ltd. *P87592A*
,1. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.
Find the set of values of x for which
Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
(a) 4(x – 5) < 2x – 9
(2)
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s
(b) x (2x – 5) 63
largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
(3)
including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
4(x – 5) < 2x – 9 and x (2x – 5) 63 programmes for employers. For further information visit our
(1)
qualifications websites at or .
(Total for Question 1 is 6 marks) Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
contact us page at
2. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.
(i) Using the laws of indices, solve the equation
2 y 1 324 y
4
2 Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
(3)
Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
(ii) Solve the equation everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of
6x learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been
x 27 21
3 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
writing the answer in the form a b where a and b are integers. high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find
(4) out more about how we can help you and your students at:
(Total for Question 2 is 7 marks)
4
3 x
2
3. f ( x) x>0
x
(a) Find f ′(x), writing the answer in simplest form.
(5)
(b) Hence find an equation of the tangent to the curve y = f (x) at the point (4, 25).
Write the answer in the form y = mx + c, where m and c are constants to be found.
(3)
(Total for Question 3 is 8 marks)
January 2026
Question Paper Log Number P87592A
Publication Code WMA11_01A_2601_MS
All the material in this publication is
Pearson Education Ltd
2 P87592A
,4.
y General Marking Guidance
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the
l1
first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
Q
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded
for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
P • Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
O x • 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
Figure 1 should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the
The line l1, shown in Figure 1, has equation 2y = 3x + 8 mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the
The line l1 intersects the y-axis at the point P and passes through the point Q with candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
x coordinate 6
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles
(a) Find
by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
(i) the coordinates of P, • When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme
(ii) the coordinates of Q. to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
(2) • Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it
The line l2 is perpendicular to l1 and passes through the point Q. with an alternative response.
(b) Find an equation for l2, writing the answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b
and c are integers.
(4)
The line l2 cuts the x-axis at the point R.
Find the area of quadrilateral OPQR, making the method clear.
(3)
(Total for Question 4 is 9 marks)
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Turn over
, 5.
y EDEXCEL IAL MATHEMATICS
y = f (x) General Instructions for Marking
y = 10 1. The total number of marks for the paper is 75.
(0, 8)
2. The Edexcel Mathematics mark schemes use the following types of marks:
(2, 5)
• M marks: Method marks are awarded for ‘knowing a method and
attempting to apply it’, unless otherwise indicated.
O x • A marks: Accuracy marks can only be awarded if the relevant method (M)
marks have been earned.
Figure 2
• B marks are unconditional accuracy marks (independent of M marks)
Figure 2 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation y = f (x).
Marks should not be subdivided.
The curve crosses the y-axis at the point (0, 8).
The line with equation y = 10 is the only asymptote to the curve. 3. Abbreviations
The curve has a single turning point, a minimum point at (2, 5), as shown in Figure 2.
These are some of the traditional marking abbreviations that will appear in
1 the mark schemes and can be used if you are using the annotation facility on
(a) State the coordinates of the minimum point of the curve with equation y f
x
4 ePEN:
(1)
• bod – benefit of doubt
(b) State the equation of the asymptote to the curve with equation y = f (x) – 3
(1) • ft – follow through
The curve with equation y = f (x) meets the line with equation y = k, where k is a o the symbol will be used for correct ft
constant, at two distinct points.
• cao – correct answer only
State the set of possible values for k.
• cso – correct solution only. There must be no errors in this part of the
(2)
question to obtain this mark
(d) Sketch the curve with equation y = –f (x). On your sketch, show clearly the
coordinates of the turning point, the coordinates of the intersection with the y-axis • isw – ignore subsequent working
and the equation of the asymptote.
• awrt – answers which round to
(3)
• SC – special case
(Total for Question 5 is 7 marks)
• oe – or equivalent (and appropriate)
• d… or dep – dependent
• indep – independent
• dp – decimal places
• sf – significant figures
• – The answer is printed on the paper or ag- answer given
4 P87592A
Thursday 8 January 2026
WMA11/01A
Paper
Morning (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes)
reference
Mathematics
International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Pure Mathematics P1
Question paper
You must have:
Mark Scheme (Results)
Answer book (sent separately).
Do not return this question paper with the answer book.
January 2026
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in
Pure Mathematics P1
WMA11/01A
Turn over
P87592A
C:1/1/
Pearson Education Ltd. *P87592A*
,1. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.
Find the set of values of x for which
Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
(a) 4(x – 5) < 2x – 9
(2)
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s
(b) x (2x – 5) 63
largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
(3)
including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
4(x – 5) < 2x – 9 and x (2x – 5) 63 programmes for employers. For further information visit our
(1)
qualifications websites at or .
(Total for Question 1 is 6 marks) Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
contact us page at
2. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.
(i) Using the laws of indices, solve the equation
2 y 1 324 y
4
2 Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
(3)
Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
(ii) Solve the equation everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of
6x learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been
x 27 21
3 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
writing the answer in the form a b where a and b are integers. high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find
(4) out more about how we can help you and your students at:
(Total for Question 2 is 7 marks)
4
3 x
2
3. f ( x) x>0
x
(a) Find f ′(x), writing the answer in simplest form.
(5)
(b) Hence find an equation of the tangent to the curve y = f (x) at the point (4, 25).
Write the answer in the form y = mx + c, where m and c are constants to be found.
(3)
(Total for Question 3 is 8 marks)
January 2026
Question Paper Log Number P87592A
Publication Code WMA11_01A_2601_MS
All the material in this publication is
Pearson Education Ltd
2 P87592A
,4.
y General Marking Guidance
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the
l1
first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
Q
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded
for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
P • Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
O x • 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
Figure 1 should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the
The line l1, shown in Figure 1, has equation 2y = 3x + 8 mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the
The line l1 intersects the y-axis at the point P and passes through the point Q with candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
x coordinate 6
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles
(a) Find
by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
(i) the coordinates of P, • When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme
(ii) the coordinates of Q. to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
(2) • Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it
The line l2 is perpendicular to l1 and passes through the point Q. with an alternative response.
(b) Find an equation for l2, writing the answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b
and c are integers.
(4)
The line l2 cuts the x-axis at the point R.
Find the area of quadrilateral OPQR, making the method clear.
(3)
(Total for Question 4 is 9 marks)
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Turn over
, 5.
y EDEXCEL IAL MATHEMATICS
y = f (x) General Instructions for Marking
y = 10 1. The total number of marks for the paper is 75.
(0, 8)
2. The Edexcel Mathematics mark schemes use the following types of marks:
(2, 5)
• M marks: Method marks are awarded for ‘knowing a method and
attempting to apply it’, unless otherwise indicated.
O x • A marks: Accuracy marks can only be awarded if the relevant method (M)
marks have been earned.
Figure 2
• B marks are unconditional accuracy marks (independent of M marks)
Figure 2 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation y = f (x).
Marks should not be subdivided.
The curve crosses the y-axis at the point (0, 8).
The line with equation y = 10 is the only asymptote to the curve. 3. Abbreviations
The curve has a single turning point, a minimum point at (2, 5), as shown in Figure 2.
These are some of the traditional marking abbreviations that will appear in
1 the mark schemes and can be used if you are using the annotation facility on
(a) State the coordinates of the minimum point of the curve with equation y f
x
4 ePEN:
(1)
• bod – benefit of doubt
(b) State the equation of the asymptote to the curve with equation y = f (x) – 3
(1) • ft – follow through
The curve with equation y = f (x) meets the line with equation y = k, where k is a o the symbol will be used for correct ft
constant, at two distinct points.
• cao – correct answer only
State the set of possible values for k.
• cso – correct solution only. There must be no errors in this part of the
(2)
question to obtain this mark
(d) Sketch the curve with equation y = –f (x). On your sketch, show clearly the
coordinates of the turning point, the coordinates of the intersection with the y-axis • isw – ignore subsequent working
and the equation of the asymptote.
• awrt – answers which round to
(3)
• SC – special case
(Total for Question 5 is 7 marks)
• oe – or equivalent (and appropriate)
• d… or dep – dependent
• indep – independent
• dp – decimal places
• sf – significant figures
• – The answer is printed on the paper or ag- answer given
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