Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Friday 8 May 2026
WMA11/01A
Paper
Morning (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes)
reference
Mathematics
International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Pure Mathematics P1
Mark Scheme (Results)
Question Paper
You must have:
Answer book (sent separately).
Do not return this question paper with the answer book.
Summer 2026
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
In Pure Mathematics P1 (WMA11) Paper 01A
Turn over
P84807APearson Education Ltd.
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,1. Find Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
2
3x 2
2 2
4 dx
x
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s
giving the answer in simplest form.
(5) largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
(Total for Question 1 is 5 marks)
programmes for employers. For further information visit our
qualifications websites at or .
2. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.
contact us page at
A tree was planted.
Exactly 2 years after it was planted, the height of the tree was 2.70 m.
Exactly 7 years after it was planted, the height of the tree was 4.50 m.
Given that t years after it was planted, the height of the tree, H metres, is modelled by the equation
Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
at
b
H
t
4 Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
where a and b are constants, everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of
(a) find the complete equation of the model. learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been
(4) 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
(b) Hence find, according to the model, the height of the tree when it was planted.
high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out
(2)
more about how we can help you and your students at:
(Total for Question 2 is 6 marks)
3. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
In triangle ABC,
• AC = 12 cm
• AB = 8 cm
• angle BCA 32
• angle CBA
(a) Find both possible values for θ , giving each answer to 2 decimal places.
(3) Summer 2026
Given that θ > 90 Question Paper Log Number P84807A
Publication Code WMA11_01A_2606_MS
(b) find, to 3 significant figures, the length of BC,
(2) All the material in this publication is
Pearson
find, to 3 significant figures, the area of the triangle.
(2)
(Total for Question 3 is 7 marks)
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,4. In this question you must show all stages of your working. General Marking Guidance
Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must
(i) Using the laws of indices, solve
mark the first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
p
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be
(3) rewarded for what they have shown they can do rather than
penalised for omissions.
(ii) Find the real roots of the equation
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according
x
2
2
2 2
x 18 to their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
(4) • There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme
(Total for Question 4 is 7 marks) 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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, 5. EDEXCEL IAL MATHEMATICS
y General Instructions for Marking
1. The total number of marks for the paper is 75.
2. The Edexcel Mathematics mark schemes use the following types of marks:
Q
• M marks: Method marks are awarded for ‘knowing a method and
attempting to apply it’, unless otherwise indicated.
• A marks: Accuracy marks can only be awarded if the relevant method (M)
marks have been earned.
• B marks are unconditional accuracy marks (independent of M marks)
P Marks should not be subdivided.
O x 3. Abbreviations
These are some of the traditional marking abbreviations that will appear in
the mark schemes and can be used if you are using the annotation facility on
ePEN:
• bod – benefit of doubt
• ft – follow through
Figure 1 o the symbol will be used for correct ft
In this question you must show detailed reasoning. • cao – correct answer only
Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable. • cso – correct solution only. There must be no errors in this part of the
question to obtain this mark
Figure 1 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation y x 3
2 x
3 • isw – ignore subsequent working
The point P(2, 15) lies on the curve. • awrt – answers which round to
(a) Use calculus to find the gradient of the tangent to the curve at P. • SC – special case
(2)
• oe – or equivalent (and appropriate)
The point Q with x coordinate 2 + h where h > 0 also lies on the curve. • d… or dep – dependent
(b) Find, in terms of h, the gradient of the straight line PQ. • indep – independent
Give the answer in simplest form.
• dp – decimal places
(4)
• sf – significant figures
Explain briefly the relationship between the answer to part (b) and the answer to
part (a). • – The answer is printed on the paper or ag- answer given
(1)
• or d… – The second mark is dependent on gaining the first mark
(Total for Question 5 is 7 marks)
4. All A marks are ‘correct answer only’ (cao), unless shown, for example, as A1 ft
to indicate that previous wrong working is to be followed through. After a
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Friday 8 May 2026
WMA11/01A
Paper
Morning (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes)
reference
Mathematics
International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Pure Mathematics P1
Mark Scheme (Results)
Question Paper
You must have:
Answer book (sent separately).
Do not return this question paper with the answer book.
Summer 2026
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
In Pure Mathematics P1 (WMA11) Paper 01A
Turn over
P84807APearson Education Ltd.
P:1/1/1/1/1/
*P84807A*
,1. Find Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
2
3x 2
2 2
4 dx
x
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s
giving the answer in simplest form.
(5) largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
(Total for Question 1 is 5 marks)
programmes for employers. For further information visit our
qualifications websites at or .
2. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.
contact us page at
A tree was planted.
Exactly 2 years after it was planted, the height of the tree was 2.70 m.
Exactly 7 years after it was planted, the height of the tree was 4.50 m.
Given that t years after it was planted, the height of the tree, H metres, is modelled by the equation
Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
at
b
H
t
4 Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
where a and b are constants, everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of
(a) find the complete equation of the model. learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been
(4) 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
(b) Hence find, according to the model, the height of the tree when it was planted.
high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out
(2)
more about how we can help you and your students at:
(Total for Question 2 is 6 marks)
3. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
In triangle ABC,
• AC = 12 cm
• AB = 8 cm
• angle BCA 32
• angle CBA
(a) Find both possible values for θ , giving each answer to 2 decimal places.
(3) Summer 2026
Given that θ > 90 Question Paper Log Number P84807A
Publication Code WMA11_01A_2606_MS
(b) find, to 3 significant figures, the length of BC,
(2) All the material in this publication is
Pearson
find, to 3 significant figures, the area of the triangle.
(2)
(Total for Question 3 is 7 marks)
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,4. In this question you must show all stages of your working. General Marking Guidance
Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must
(i) Using the laws of indices, solve
mark the first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
p
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be
(3) rewarded for what they have shown they can do rather than
penalised for omissions.
(ii) Find the real roots of the equation
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according
x
2
2
2 2
x 18 to their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
(4) • There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme
(Total for Question 4 is 7 marks) 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.
P84807A 3
Turn over
, 5. EDEXCEL IAL MATHEMATICS
y General Instructions for Marking
1. The total number of marks for the paper is 75.
2. The Edexcel Mathematics mark schemes use the following types of marks:
Q
• M marks: Method marks are awarded for ‘knowing a method and
attempting to apply it’, unless otherwise indicated.
• A marks: Accuracy marks can only be awarded if the relevant method (M)
marks have been earned.
• B marks are unconditional accuracy marks (independent of M marks)
P Marks should not be subdivided.
O x 3. Abbreviations
These are some of the traditional marking abbreviations that will appear in
the mark schemes and can be used if you are using the annotation facility on
ePEN:
• bod – benefit of doubt
• ft – follow through
Figure 1 o the symbol will be used for correct ft
In this question you must show detailed reasoning. • cao – correct answer only
Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable. • cso – correct solution only. There must be no errors in this part of the
question to obtain this mark
Figure 1 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation y x 3
2 x
3 • isw – ignore subsequent working
The point P(2, 15) lies on the curve. • awrt – answers which round to
(a) Use calculus to find the gradient of the tangent to the curve at P. • SC – special case
(2)
• oe – or equivalent (and appropriate)
The point Q with x coordinate 2 + h where h > 0 also lies on the curve. • d… or dep – dependent
(b) Find, in terms of h, the gradient of the straight line PQ. • indep – independent
Give the answer in simplest form.
• dp – decimal places
(4)
• sf – significant figures
Explain briefly the relationship between the answer to part (b) and the answer to
part (a). • – The answer is printed on the paper or ag- answer given
(1)
• or d… – The second mark is dependent on gaining the first mark
(Total for Question 5 is 7 marks)
4. All A marks are ‘correct answer only’ (cao), unless shown, for example, as A1 ft
to indicate that previous wrong working is to be followed through. After a
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