WJEC A level Maths past papers and mark schemes

By the STEM-Tutor team · Updated October 2026

WJEC publishes its AS and A level Mathematics past papers for Wales free, with mark schemes. The A level has four units: Unit 1 Pure Mathematics A and Unit 2 Applied Mathematics A at AS, then Unit 3 Pure Mathematics B and Unit 4 Applied Mathematics B. Unlike the English boards, the AS units count towards the A level.

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WJEC A level Maths papers by series

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Summer 2025

Unit 1: Pure Mathematics AQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 1: Pure Mathematics A, resource bookletQuestion paper
Unit 2: Applied Mathematics AQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 2: Applied Mathematics A, resource bookletQuestion paper
Unit 3: Pure Mathematics BQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 3: Pure Mathematics B, resource bookletQuestion paper
Unit 4: Applied Mathematics BQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 4: Applied Mathematics B, resource bookletQuestion paper

Summer 2024

Unit 1: Pure Mathematics AQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 1: Pure Mathematics A, resource bookletQuestion paper
Unit 2: Applied Mathematics AQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 2: Applied Mathematics A, resource bookletQuestion paper
Unit 3: Pure Mathematics BQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 3: Pure Mathematics B, resource bookletQuestion paper
Unit 4: Applied Mathematics BQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 4: Applied Mathematics B, resource bookletQuestion paper

Summer 2023

Unit 1: Pure Mathematics AQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 2: Applied Mathematics AQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 3: Pure Mathematics BQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 4: Applied Mathematics BQuestion paper Mark scheme

Summer 2022

Unit 1: Pure Mathematics AQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 2: Applied Mathematics AQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 3: Pure Mathematics BQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 4: Applied Mathematics BQuestion paper Mark scheme

Summer 2019

Unit 1: Pure Mathematics AQuestion paper
Unit 2: Applied Mathematics AQuestion paper
Unit 3: Pure Mathematics BQuestion paper
Unit 4: Applied Mathematics BQuestion paper

Summer 2018

Unit 1: Pure Mathematics AQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 2: Applied Mathematics AQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 3: Pure Mathematics BQuestion paper Mark scheme
Unit 4: Applied Mathematics BQuestion paper Mark scheme

Source: official WJEC A level Maths past papers. All papers are © their publisher.

WJEC A level Maths paper structure

Paper	Questions or marks	Time
Unit 1: Pure Mathematics A (AS)	120 marks, 25% of the A level	2 hours 30 minutes
Unit 2: Applied Mathematics A (AS): statistics and mechanics	75 marks, 15%	1 hour 45 minutes
Unit 3: Pure Mathematics B	120 marks, 35%	2 hours 30 minutes
Unit 4: Applied Mathematics B: statistics, differential equations and mechanics	80 marks, 25%	1 hour 45 minutes

A calculator is allowed in every paper, and you get the board's formula booklet in the exam.

Tips for WJEC A level Maths papers

The AS units are 40% of the A level, so a strong AS year matters. Resits of AS units are possible: ask your school.
Pure units are 2 hours 30 minutes. Practise full papers to build stamina, not just single questions.
In the applied units you can split the time between statistics and mechanics as you like. Do the section you are stronger in first.
Unit 4 includes differential equations alongside mechanics, which the English boards put in pure papers. Make sure you practise them in context.

Frequently asked questions

How many papers are in WJEC A level Maths?

Four units: two at AS (Units 1 and 2) and two at A2 (Units 3 and 4).

Do WJEC AS results count towards the A level?

Yes. In Wales the AS units are 40% of the full A level. This is different from AQA, Edexcel and OCR in England.

Is a calculator allowed?

Yes, in every unit. You also get WJEC's formula booklet.

Where are the Further Maths papers?

WJEC Further Mathematics papers are on WJEC's site under the same qualification page. This page covers the Mathematics units.