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Exam boards structure Mathematics differently – different spec codes, paper counts and weightings. Find your board below, then jump straight into the full specification.
| Board | Spec code | Exam structure | Tiers |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQA | 8300 | 3 papers · 1h 30m each · 80 marks eachWeighting 33.3% each | Foundation & Higher |
| Edexcel | 1MA1 | 3 papers · 1h 30m each · 80 marks eachWeighting 33.3% each | Foundation & Higher |
| Edexcel IGCSE | 4MA1 | 4 papers · 2h each · 100 marks eachWeighting 50% each | Foundation & Higher |
| OCR A | J560 | 3 papers · 1h 30m each · 100 marks eachWeighting 33.3% each | Foundation & Higher |
| Cambridge IGCSE (CIE) | 0580 | 4 papers · varied lengths · varied marksWeighting 50% each | Core & Extended |
| SQA National 5 | C847 75 | 2 papers · varied lengths · varied marksWeighting ~44% / ~56% | Untiered |
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