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 standard results, series expansions, calculus identities, and statistical tables, while the rest still needs memorisation.
TL;DR MF27 gives standard formulae, results, and statistical tables, but it does not choose the method for you. Know where to find results, then practise deciding when to use them.
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 the expression needs sum-to-product, product-to-sum, or angle addition.
Trying identities one by one until something seems to fit.
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.
Normal-distribution probability
Standardise or identify the inverse-probability target first.
Read table values or percentage points accurately.
Reading the table before deciding whether the question asks for probability or a cutoff value.
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 - think of it as your exam-approved cheat sheet for standard results and statistical tables.
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 groups its content into formulae, standard results, and statistical tables. You don't need to memorise every result listed - you need to know which section to reach for and how to apply what you find.
Pure Mathematics
Binomial series - general binomial expansion for rational index.
Maclaurin expansions - standard series for common functions (exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric).
Trigonometric identities - compound angle, double angle, factor formulae, and related results.
Differentiation - standard derivatives and differentiation rules.
Integration - standard integrals and useful reduction/substitution results.
Statistics
Normal distribution - cumulative probability tables for the standard normal distribution Z.
Percentage points of the normal distribution - critical values used in hypothesis testing and confidence intervals.
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, partial fractions setup, factor and remainder theorems.
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 and vector products, equations of lines and planes, angle and distance formulae.
Integration techniques - choosing substitution vs by-parts; setting up volume of revolution integrals.
Probability distributions - setting up binomial and normal models, continuity correction, conditions for approximation.
Hypothesis testing - formulating hypotheses, identifying test type, stating conclusions in context.
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.
Normal distribution table values during statistics questions.
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 (e.g., "From MF27, sinA+sinB=2sin2A+Bcos2A−B"). This makes your method transparent and helps secure method marks.
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)
The statistics section will almost certainly require the normal distribution tables. Practise reading cumulative probabilities quickly and accurately.
For hypothesis testing, MF27 provides critical values - but you must set up the hypotheses, compute the test statistic, and state the conclusion yourself.
Mixed pure-and-stats questions may need both halves of MF27 in one sitting. Tab or bookmark the transition point.
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 - you receive a clean MF27 booklet with both Paper 1 and Paper 2. You cannot bring your own annotated copy into the exam.
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?
No. Candidates receive a clean booklet from SEAB. Personal annotated copies are not permitted. Use your own prints only for practice at home.
Do I need to memorise everything not in MF27?
You need to be fluent with core techniques (algebra, vectors, basic calculus, probability setup, hypothesis testing logic) that are not covered by MF27. The booklet supplements your knowledge - it doesn't replace it.
