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Q: What does H2 Maths Syllabus 2026 (A-Level 9758 PDF Guide) cover? A: One reference page that dissects the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level (H2) Maths syllabus (9758): exam structure, topic map, exclusions, and the official PDF reference.
TL;DR The 9758 H2 Mathematics syllabus is assessed by two three-hour papers of 100 marks each. Paper 1 + Paper 2 together span 11 pure-math themes plus five probability-and-statistics themes. IP students meet many of the "new" ideas-binomial summations, vectors, derivatives from first principles-in Years 3-4; the A-Level course extends those foundations into proof-level rigour, multistep modelling and formal hypothesis testing.
If you were searching for the official H2 Maths syllabus 2026 PDF, the SEAB file is linked below and summarised on this page so you can check the paper structure, topic list, and exclusions quickly before drilling into the notes.
Keep the full topic sequence and practice sets in our H2 Maths Notes hub.
If you are looking for weekly small-group support rather than a self-study roadmap, see our H2 Maths tuition Singapore page for Paper 1 and Paper 2 pacing, graphing-calculator routines, and method-mark correction.
PMFs, expectation/variance, binomial B(n,p) model (no discrete CDF)
Normal distribution
standardisation, symmetry, inverse normal, E(aX+b), Var(aX+bY) for independent variables (no normal approx to binomial)
Sampling
Xˉ as a random variable, CLT ideas, unbiased estimates from ∑x, ∑x2 or shifted sums (labelled “for teaching and learning only”)
Statistics WA tasks
Hypothesis testing
hypotheses H0/H1, critical regions/values, p-values; tests for a population mean (normal with known variance, or large n)
Appears first in Y4 IP
Correlation & regression
PMCC, regression line, r2, transformations (no hypothesis tests)
2B | What Changed in the 2025 Syllabus Revision
The revised 9758 syllabus took effect for the 2025 A-Level examination (JC1 intake 2024). If you are using older TYS papers or notes, watch for these removals:
Topics removed from the syllabus:
Poisson distribution - entirely removed; replaced by general discrete random variables.
Complex Numbers (trigonometric & exponential forms) - Argand loci, De Moivre's Theorem, and trig/exponential representation are no longer examined.
Method of Differences - skip these questions in pre-2025 TYS papers.
Recurrence relations - removed from 9758; Mathematical Induction moved to H2 Further Mathematics (9649).
Normal approximation to Binomial - explicitly excluded (no continuity corrections).
Reduction formulae - excluded.
Other changes:
The MF27 formula list replaces the older MF26. Check that any revision materials you use reference MF27.
Each paper now includes at least one 12-mark real-world application question - a new question type not found in older papers.
Domain restriction for composite functions to exist is no longer required.
If you are practising with pre-2025 TYS papers, skip Poisson distribution, Method of Differences, Complex Number loci/De Moivre, and recurrence relation questions. The remaining topics (calculus, vectors, probability, hypothesis testing, correlation/regression) are still valid practice.
3 | Micro-Skills Examiners Reward
Exact-value finesse - express sin75∘ via compound-angle identities, not decimals.
Vector sign discipline - state direction vectors as column notation, normal vectors as row.
Diagram-first modelling - annotate parameters before launching algebra.
Inference logic - sentences such as "Reject H0 at the 5% level because p=0.013<0.05" earn working marks.
Error-propagation check - quote final answers to 3 s.f. unless the question demands exact form.
4 | Worked Illustrations
4.1 Pure: Vector-Plane Intersection
Find the point where the line r=21−3+λ1−24
meets the plane 2x−y+z=16.
A process is claimed to have mean weight 50g with σ=2g. Sample n=36 gives xˉ=49.2. Test at 5%.
z=2/3649.2−50=−2.4,p=0.0164<0.05⇒rejectH0.
5 | Year-by-Year IP Alignment
Y3 - Binomial coefficients and Σ-notation. Derive the k-th entry of the n=5 row of Pascal's triangle.
Y4 - Chain rule and parametric differentiation. Show from first principles that differentiating e^(2x) yields 2e^(2x).
JC 1 Term 1 - Vector plane geometry. Recognise skew lines vs intersecting/parallel lines; practise line/plane intersection checks and point-to-line/plane distance setups (shortest distance between skew lines is excluded).
JC 1 Term 2 - Hypothesis testing. Practise writing H0/H1, selecting tails, and concluding with p-values/critical regions in context (avoid excluded Type I/II error terminology).
JC 2 - Maclaurin expansion to x3. Use the series to expand ln(1+x)≈x−x2/2+x3/3+O(x4)
Practice Quiz
Confirm you know the 2026 paper structure, assessment emphases, and revision milestones.
FAQ
Is H2 Maths harder than O-Level Additional Mathematics?
Yes - H2 Mathematics builds on A-Maths foundations but introduces significant new content: complex numbers, 3-D vector geometry, Maclaurin series, formal hypothesis testing, and multi-step modelling questions. The jump is comparable to moving from a structured problem set to open-ended proof and application work. Most students find JC1 Term 1 the steepest adjustment.
What is the difference between H1 and H2 Maths?
H1 Mathematics (8865) is a single-paper subject covering basic calculus and statistics, designed for students heading into business or social sciences. H2 Mathematics (9758) is a two-paper subject with deeper pure maths (vectors, complex numbers, differential equations) and more rigorous statistics, designed for STEM or quantitative university courses. H2 carries more UAS weight and is a prerequisite for most engineering and science degrees.
What topics are excluded from the 9758 syllabus?
Key exclusions: reduction formulae, normal approximation to the binomial distribution, skew-line shortest distance, and Type I/II error terminology. The syllabus also labels sampling distributions and CLT as "for teaching and learning only" - they provide conceptual background but are not directly examined.
Can I download the official H2 Maths syllabus as a PDF?
Yes - the SEAB H2 Mathematics (9758) syllabus PDF is available for free from the SEAB A-Level syllabuses page. The Data & Formulae pages (pp. 41–42 of the syllabus) are printed inside Papers 1–3 on exam day.
What is the MF27 formula list?
MF27 is the updated formula list that replaced MF26 from the 2025 exam onwards. It is printed inside the exam papers (not the same as the Data & Formulae pages in the syllabus PDF). Make sure any revision notes or TYS solutions you use reference MF27, not the older MF26.
Can I still use old TYS papers to practise for the current syllabus?
Yes, but skip questions on removed topics: Poisson distribution, Method of Differences, Complex Number loci and De Moivre's Theorem, recurrence relations, and normal approximation to binomial. The remaining topics (calculus, vectors, probability, hypothesis testing, correlation/regression) are still valid practice. See Section 2B above for the full list of changes.
Is the H2 Maths syllabus changing for 2027?
SEAB has not announced changes to the 9758 syllabus for 2027. The current paper structure (two 3-hour papers, 100 marks each) and topic list have been stable since the 2017 revision. JC1 students entering in 2026 should prepare using the same 9758 content outline above - we will update this page if SEAB releases a revised specification.
