Core Maths amended mark schemes
06 October 2026
We've amended the June 2026 mark schemes for the following components:
- Core Maths A (MEI) H868/01: Introduction to quantitative reasoning
- Core Maths B (MEI) H869/01: Introduction to quantitative reasoning
For both mark schemes, we've amended the exemplar response in the guidance column for question 6(a)(i) on page 20. The value has been changed from ‘£20–£30’ to ‘£8–£9’.
There are no changes to the marking requirements for this question. The guidance shows candidates could gain a mark for making a relevant point about the data relative to the median. The exemplar response now better reflects this.
You can view and download the amended H868/01 and H869/01 mark schemes from the Assessment > Exams > Question papers and mark schemes > 2026 section of Teach Cambridge.
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