A-Level Further Mathematics Specification

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Further Mathematics specification comparison by exam board
BoardSpec codeExam structureTiers
AQA73673 papers · 2h each · 100 marks eachWeighting 33.3% eachUntiered
Edexcel9FM04 papers · 1h 30m each · 75 marks eachWeighting 25% eachUntiered
Edexcel IALYFM016 papers · 1h 30m each · 75 marks eachWeighting 16.67% IAL / 33.33% IAS / 16.67% IAL / 16.67% IAL / 16.67% IAL each / 16.67% IAL each / 16.67% IALUntiered
CIE92314 papers · varied lengths · varied marksWeighting 30% of A Level / 60% of AS Level / 30% of A Level (compulsory for A Level; not offered at AS) / 20% of A Level / 40% of AS Level / 20% of A Level / 40% of AS LevelUntiered

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