Q: Is there an official formula list provided during the H2 Maths A-Level exam (9758)? A: Yes. SEAB provides MF27 - List of Formulae and Results during both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of H2 Mathematics (9758). It contains selected algebra, trigonometry, calculus, vector, distribution, sampling, regression, and mathematical results. It does not contain normal-distribution tables or every formula used in H2 Mathematics.
TL;DR MF27 gives selected formulae and results, but it does not choose the method for you. Know exactly what the booklet contains, then practise deciding when to use it.
MF27 is a reference, not a solution plan: Identify the topic first.
Some formulae are provided, but methods are not: Decide whether the question needs calculus, series, vectors, or statistics.
Speed comes from knowing the layout before exam day: Practise with MF27 during timed drills.
Concrete example: MF27 may list a Maclaurin expansion, but you still need to choose the expansion point, substitute the correct expression, and state the valid range if asked.
MF27 lookup-or-method checkpoint
Before opening MF27, name the job the question is asking you to do. This keeps the booklet as a support tool instead of a source of random formula hunting.
Question cue
First decision
MF27 role
Common trap
"Approximate" or "series" near a familiar function
Choose the expansion form and substitution first.
Confirm the standard Maclaurin series.
Copying a series without changing the variable or checking the range.
Trig proof or simplification
Decide whether a compound-angle or double-angle identity applies.
Check this topic from memory
Attempt the matching topic bank before reopening the notes. Use each missed idea to decide what to review next.
Check the provided compound-angle and double-angle identities.
Assuming every trigonometric identity is printed in MF27.
Integration with a recognisable pattern
Decide whether the obstacle is substitution, parts, partial fractions, or standard integral lookup.
Confirm the standard integral only after the method is chosen.
Looking up an integral before simplifying the expression.
Binomial, Poisson, geometric, or exponential model
Identify the distribution and its parameters first.
Confirm the provided probability, mean, and variance results.
Assuming MF27 gives the modelling conditions or chooses the distribution.
Wilcoxon signed-rank test
Decide whether the test is one-sided or two-sided and identify the significance level.
Read the provided critical value of T.
Using the wrong significance-level column.
Misconception check: MF27 can confirm a formula, but it cannot decide the topic, assumptions, or final interpretation for you.
Students searching for "H2 Maths formula sheet", "MF27", or "A-Level Maths formula list Singapore" want to know exactly what the exam provides. MF27 is the official SEAB reference booklet for H2 Mathematics, but it is not a complete summary of the syllabus.
Note on old references: Some older notes and links may still mention MF26. For the current 9758 H2 Mathematics route, use MF27 as the source of truth.
Where to find the official MF27 booklet
MF27 is published by SEAB as a separate List of Formulae and Results PDF for H1, H2, and H3 Mathematics and H2 Further Mathematics. You can access it from SEAB's A-Level syllabuses page:
MF27 is a companion download on the SEAB A-Level syllabuses page, not a section inside the 9758 syllabus PDF. Always verify you have the current edition from the official SEAB website.
Status: SEAB's current H2 Mathematics (9758) syllabus PDF is labelled for 2026. The syllabus states that candidates will be provided with a list of formulae and results during Papers 1 and 2.
What's inside MF27 (high-level)
MF27 is an eight-page booklet shared across H1, H2, and H3 Mathematics and H2 Further Mathematics. Not every section applies to H2 Mathematics, so use it together with the current 9758 syllabus.
The booklet contains:
Algebraic series - binomial and Maclaurin expansions, plus partial-fraction decomposition templates.
Trigonometry - compound-angle and double-angle identities, principal-value ranges, and selected inverse-trigonometric results.
Calculus - selected derivatives and standard integrals.
Vectors - the internal-division result and the vector-product component formula.
Applications of definite integrals - arc length and surface area of revolution about the x-axis.
Functions of two variables and numerical methods - results included for the syllabuses that require them.
Standard distributions - binomial, Poisson, geometric, and exponential probability results with their means and variances.
Sampling, regression, and testing - the unbiased variance estimator, correlation and regression results, and Wilcoxon signed-rank critical values.
Mathematical results - AM-GM, Cauchy-Schwarz, triangle inequality, and inclusion-exclusion.
What's NOT in MF27 (and must be memorised)
MF27 gives you standard results, but it does not cover everything you need. These are areas where you must supply the knowledge yourself:
Algebraic techniques - completing the square, carrying out a partial-fraction decomposition, and factor and remainder theorems. MF27 gives decomposition templates, not the full working method.
Sequences and series - method of differences, convergence conditions for geometric series, sum to n terms via standard formulae not listed in MF27.
Graphing and transformations - how to sketch transformed curves; asymptote behaviour.
Vectors - scalar products, projections, equations of lines and planes, and angle and distance formulae. MF27 does provide the vector-product component formula.
Integration techniques - choosing substitution versus integration by parts and setting up area or volume-of-revolution integrals. MF27 does not provide the volume-of-revolution formulae.
Probability distributions - setting up binomial and normal models, continuity correction, conditions for approximation.
Normal distribution and hypothesis testing - normal-distribution tables, normal critical values, z-test statistics, hypothesis formulation, test selection, and contextual conclusions are not provided in MF27.
The exam tests method and reasoning, not just formula recall. MF27 handles routine lookups so you can focus on problem-solving.
How to use MF27 under exam timing
1) Know the layout before exam day
Print a clean copy and practise with it during timed drills. Build muscle memory for where each section sits so you can flip to the right page in seconds.
2) Don't look up what you already know
If you've drilled standard derivatives and integrals enough, you won't need MF27 for them. Reserve your booklet lookups for:
Series expansions (Maclaurin) that are easy to mis-remember.
Compound-angle and double-angle identities.
The vector-product component formula.
Distribution means and variances, the unbiased variance estimator, and Wilcoxon signed-rank critical values when relevant.
3) Use MF27 as a verification tool, not a starting point
Start the problem, identify which standard result you need, then confirm the exact form in MF27. This is faster than scanning the booklet hoping something will trigger your approach.
4) Cite your source clearly
When you use a result from MF27, state it explicitly in your working when that helps make the method clear. For example, MF27 provides sin(A+B)=sinAcosB+cosAsinB. Do not attribute a result to MF27 unless it actually appears in the booklet.
If Formula Lookup Is Not Turning Into Marks
If you can find the right MF27 entry but still lose marks on method choice, assumptions, or final interpretation, use our A-Level Maths support guide to see how Paper 1 and Paper 2 feedback can sit beside formula-list practice.
Paper-specific tactics
Paper 1 (Pure Mathematics - 3 hours)
Pre-scan: for each question, decide immediately whether MF27 is needed or whether you can work from memory.
Integration and series questions are the most common MF27 touchpoints. Have your booklet open to the relevant page before you start writing.
For trigonometric proofs, confirm the exact identity form - sign errors from misremembered identities are a common mark drain.
Paper 2 (Statistics and Pure Mathematics - 3 hours)
MF27 provides the probability, mean, and variance results for the binomial, Poisson, geometric, and exponential distributions.
MF27 does not provide normal-distribution tables, normal critical values, or z-test-statistic formulae. Practise the approved graphing-calculator workflow and the full hypothesis-testing setup separately.
The booklet includes an unbiased variance estimator, regression and correlation results, and a Wilcoxon signed-rank critical-value table. Check the 9758 syllabus before assuming that every shared-booklet section is examinable at H2.
FAQ
Where can I download MF27 for H2 Maths (9758) 2026?
MF27 is available through the official SEAB A-Level syllabuses page as a separate List of Formulae and Results PDF. Download it alongside the H2 Mathematics (9758) syllabus PDF.
Is MF27 provided during the A-Level exam?
Yes - SEAB lists MF27 as additional material for both H2 Mathematics papers. Follow the current examination instructions for what the venue provides and what candidates may bring.
Is MF27 the same for H1, H2, H3 Maths and H2 Further Maths?
Yes - SEAB's MF27 PDF states that it is for H1 Mathematics (8865), H2 Mathematics (9758), H3 Mathematics (9820), and H2 Further Mathematics (9649). The booklet is shared; the syllabuses differ in topic coverage and depth.
What is the difference between MF27 and a "formula sheet"?
MF27 is the official SEAB name for the List of Formulae and Results. When students search for "H2 Maths formula sheet", they usually mean MF27. It is a reference booklet, not a comprehensive formula sheet - many results must still be memorised.
Can I bring my own printed MF27 into the exam?
SEAB lists MF27 as additional material provided for the examination. Use personal prints for practice, but follow the current examination instructions rather than assuming that a personal or annotated copy may be brought into the venue.
Do I need to memorise everything not in MF27?
You need to be fluent with the methods and results that MF27 does not provide, including graph transformations, AP and GP results, vector geometry beyond the vector-product component formula, integration methods, normal-distribution work, and hypothesis-testing setup. The booklet supplements your knowledge; it does not replace it.
Per-topic formula sheets
MF27 is the official booklet, but it is deliberately not comprehensive - many standard results still have to be memorised (see the FAQ above). Our per-topic formula sheets fill that gap: each is a one-page, exam-focused summary you can print and revise from, backed by a full set of chapter notes.
