Further
Mathematics
Sample Assessment Materials
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Further Mathematics (8FM0)
First teaching from September 2017
First certification from 2018 Issue 1
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,Contents
Introduction 1
General marking guidance 3
Paper 1 – sample question paper and mark scheme 5
Paper 2A – sample question paper and mark scheme 41
Paper 2B – sample question paper and mark scheme 81
Paper 2C – sample question paper and mark scheme 127
Paper 2D – sample question paper, decision insert, mark scheme 165
Paper 2E – sample question paper and mark scheme 207
Paper 2F – sample question paper, decision insert, mark scheme 245
Paper 2G – sample question paper and mark scheme 287
Paper 2H – sample question paper, decision insert, mark scheme 327
Paper 2J – sample question paper and mark scheme 363
Paper 2K – sample question paper, answer booklet, mark scheme 393
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