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This lesson explains how Edexcel marks A-Level Mathematics papers. Understanding the mark scheme is one of the most powerful exam preparation tools available — it tells you exactly what examiners are looking for and how marks are awarded or lost.
Edexcel uses four types of marks in A-Level Mathematics papers. Understanding these tells you where the marks come from and how to earn them.
| Mark Type | Symbol | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Method mark | M | Awarded for using the correct mathematical method, even if the final answer is wrong |
| Accuracy mark | A | Awarded for a correct answer that follows from correct working |
| Independent mark | B | Awarded for a specific correct statement or result, independent of other marks |
| Dependent accuracy mark | A (dep) | Only awarded if the preceding method mark has also been earned |
Consider a question worth 4 marks with the scheme: M1 A1 M1 A1.
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