Syllabus & Assessment
Find out what to expect in the 2026 A Level Mathematics exams, covering the paper format and mark breakdown for H1, H2, and H3.
The full syllabus and scheme of examination papers for A Level examination in 2026 is available on the SEAB website for H1 Mathematics, H2 Mathematics and H3 Mathematics.
8865 H1 Mathematics
For the examination in H1 Mathematics, there will be one 3-hour paper marked out of 100 as follows:
Section A (Pure Mathematics – 40 marks) will consist of about 5 questions of different lengths and marks based on the Pure Mathematics section of the syllabus.
Section B (Probability and Statistics – 60 marks) will consist of 6 to 8 questions of different lengths and marks based on the Probability and Statistics section of the syllabus.
There will be one question on the application of Mathematics in real-world contexts, including those from business and the social sciences. This question will carry at least 12 marks and may require concepts and skills from more than one topic.
Candidates will be expected to answer all questions.
9758 H2 Mathematics
For the examination in H2 Mathematics, there will be two 3-hour papers, each carrying 50% of the total mark, and each marked out of 100, as follows:
PAPER 1 (3 hours)
A paper consisting of 10 to 12 questions of different lengths and marks based on the Pure Mathematics section of the syllabus.
There will be one question on application of Mathematics in real-world contexts, including those from sciences and engineering. This question will carry at least 12 marks and may require concepts and skills from more than one topic.
Candidates will be expected to answer all questions.
PAPER 2 (3 hours)
A paper consisting of 2 sections, Sections A and B.
Section A (Pure Mathematics – 40 marks) will consist of 4 to 5 questions of different lengths and marks based on the Pure Mathematics section of the syllabus.
Section B (Probability and Statistics – 60 marks) will consist of 6 to 8 questions of different lengths and marks based on the Probability and Statistics section of the syllabus.
There will be one question on application of Mathematics in real-world contexts, including those from sciences and engineering. This question will carry at least 12 marks and may require concepts and skills from more than one topic.
Candidates will be expected to answer all questions.
9820 H3 Mathematics
For the examination in H3 Mathematics, there will be a one 3-hour paper marked out of 80.
The paper will consist of 6 questions of different lengths. Questions 1 to 5 will be worth 10 to 14 marks each. Question 6 will be worth 16 to 20 marks and will require candidates to read and respond to a short mathematical text.
Candidates will be expected to answer all questions.