AS/A-Level Maths

hey,
I'm taking as level maths edexcel right now and i want to know how many papers i have to take in total so it counts as a full alevel for both this year and next year? I asked around and they said i have to take 4 papers to have a full alevel for example, p1, s1 and p3, m1, but when i searched about it, it says i need all 6 papers, can someone please explain i'm really confused , thank you in advance.

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Original post by _hxnni_08_

For AS in year 12 you can sit 2 exams 1 pure and 1 applied maths (basically 2 papers in one sitting - stats and mechanics). AS does not go towards your A Level grade and you will only do the official paper at the end of this year if your school makes you.

In Year 13 you sit 3 papers 2 pure papers and 1 applied (same as above so basically 2). These are the only papers that go towards your A Level.

The reason AS exists is because it's a relic from years ago when A levels where modular and you could do exams at different points in year 12 and 13 to go towards a final grade. why they still have AS, I don't know.

So only the 3 (or 4 if your that way inclined) papers in year 13 are required and go towards an A level.