Paper 3C MATHS
Mark Scheme
Summer 2025
Pearson Edexcel GCE
AL Further Mathematics (9FM0)
Paper 3C Further Mechanics 1
Paper 3C MATHS
,Paper 3C MATHS
Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding
body. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational,
occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit
our qualifications websites at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively,
you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at
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innovation in education. Find out more about how we can help you and your students at:
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Summer 2025
Question Paper Log P74081A
Publications Code
9FM0_3C_2506_MS
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson Education Ltd 2025
Paper 3C MATHS
, Paper 3C MATHS
General Marking Guidance
All candidates must receive the same treatment.
Examiners must mark the first candidate in exactly
the same way as they mark the last.
Mark schemes should be applied positively.
Candidates must be rewarded for what they have
shown they can do rather than penalised for
omissions.
Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not
according to their perception of where the grade
boundaries may lie.
There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark
scheme should be used appropriately.
All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be
awarded. Examiners should always award full marks
if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the
mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to
award zero marks if the candidate’s response is not
worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will
provide the principles by which marks will be
awarded and exemplification may be limited.
When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the
mark scheme to a candidate’s response, the team
leader must be consulted.
Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate
has replaced it with an alternative response.
Paper 3C MATHS
Mark Scheme
Summer 2025
Pearson Edexcel GCE
AL Further Mathematics (9FM0)
Paper 3C Further Mechanics 1
Paper 3C MATHS
,Paper 3C MATHS
Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding
body. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational,
occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit
our qualifications websites at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively,
you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at
www.edexcel.com/contactus.
Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help everyone
progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning, for all kinds
of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in education for over 150
years, and by working across 70 countries, in 100 languages, we have built an international
reputation for our commitment to high standards and raising achievement through
innovation in education. Find out more about how we can help you and your students at:
www.pearson.com/uk
Summer 2025
Question Paper Log P74081A
Publications Code
9FM0_3C_2506_MS
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson Education Ltd 2025
Paper 3C MATHS
, Paper 3C MATHS
General Marking Guidance
All candidates must receive the same treatment.
Examiners must mark the first candidate in exactly
the same way as they mark the last.
Mark schemes should be applied positively.
Candidates must be rewarded for what they have
shown they can do rather than penalised for
omissions.
Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not
according to their perception of where the grade
boundaries may lie.
There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark
scheme should be used appropriately.
All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be
awarded. Examiners should always award full marks
if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the
mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to
award zero marks if the candidate’s response is not
worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will
provide the principles by which marks will be
awarded and exemplification may be limited.
When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the
mark scheme to a candidate’s response, the team
leader must be consulted.
Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate
has replaced it with an alternative response.
Paper 3C MATHS
