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Edexcel Maths GCSE (2381) - Modular:
Course structure and content

There are three modules, called Units: Unit 1 (20%), Unit 2 (30%) and a terminal examination (50%).

Link to the course Specification

Unit 1 - One paper with sections A (for calculator questions) and B (for non-calculator questions).
40 minutes.
Paper 5 (5381F)
Paper 6 (5381H)

Unit 2 - Two papers (or on-screen tests) for calculator and non-calculator questions. These papers can be sat on the same day or at different times.
30 minutes each.
Paper 7, non-calculator (5382F) Foundation tier, written or on-screen.
Paper 8, non-calculator (5382H) Higher tier, written or on-screen.
Paper 9, calculator (5383F) Foundation tier, written paper.
Paper 10, calculator (5383H) Higher tier, written paper.

Unit 3 - Terminal papers, two written papers, one calculator, one non-calculator.
Unit 3: Papers 11 (calculator) and 12 (non-calculator) (5384F) Foundation tier, 1 hour.
Unit 3: Papers 13 (calculator) and 14 (non-calculator) (5384H) Higher tier, 1.10 hour.

Summary
Unit 1: Paper 5 5381F Foundation One written paper (sections A and B)
Unit 1: Paper 6 5381H Higher One written paper (sections A and B)
Unit 2: Paper 7, Stage 1 5382F Foundation Paper or onscreen test
Unit 2: Paper 8, Stage 1 5382H Higher Paper or onscreen test
Unit 2: Paper 9, Stage 2 5383F Foundation One written paper
Unit 2: Paper 10, Stage 2 5383H Higher One written paper
Unit 3: Papers 11 and 12 5384F Foundation Two written papers
Unit 3: Papers 13 and 14 5384H Higher Two written papers