Syllabus & Assessment
For 2024 JC 1 students: The revised syllabus and scheme of examination papers for A Level examination in 2025 is available on the SEAB website here.
Please note that the following syllabus and schemes of examination papers are for A Level examination in 2024.
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. 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 about 10 to 12 questions of different lengths and marks based on the Pure Mathematics section of the syllabus.
There will be at least two questions on application of Mathematics in real-world contexts, including those from sciences and engineering. Each 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 at least two questions on application of Mathematics in real-world contexts, including those from sciences and engineering. Each 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 100.
The paper will consist of 8 to 10 questions of different lengths, and each question is worth 9 to 16 marks.
Candidates will be expected to answer all questions.