- If candidates are Predicted to get a grade of D or lower, or if they have studied the content covered in the Core Syllabus, they should register for Papers 1 and 3.
- Candidates for Papers 2 and 4 must to have studied the Extended Syllabus content and have a grade of C or above predicted of them. These candidates meet the requirements for grades A*.
- Paper 2 focuses on problem-solving, mathematical techniques and communication, while Paper 4 emphasizes the efficient use of a calculator to solve mathematical problems. Paper 1 consists of Short-answer questions, while Paper 3 is based on structured questions.