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Predicted 2026 papers written by Mr Pohl, each with a full mark scheme. Sit them under timed conditions, then mark honestly. This is the single most effective way to prepare.
Preliminary Material
Paper 1 and Paper 2A each have their own pre-released Preliminary Material. Paper 1's 2026 material covers Income Tax and National Insurance; Paper 2's covers The Computer Games Market. Read the relevant one thoroughly before attempting each paper.
The official pre-released data booklet for Paper 1. Read every report, graph and table before attempting Paper 1.
The official pre-released data booklet for Paper 2 (covers all three options — 2A, 2B and 2C). Read thoroughly before attempting Paper 2A.
Paper 1 · Compulsory
Covers Analysis of Data, Personal Finance, Estimation and Critical Analysis. Three full predicted versions to practise with.
A full predicted Paper 1 covering income tax, personal allowance, sampling and data handling.
A refined predicted Paper 1 with stratified sampling, survey design and data-handling questions.
A second predicted Paper 1 with fresh questions on exchange rates, cumulative frequency, estimation ratios and income tax.
Paper 2A · Statistical Techniques
Our option. Covers the normal distribution, confidence intervals, correlation and regression, applied to the Computer Games Market data.
A full predicted Paper 2A with CAGR, percentage change, histograms, regression and confidence intervals.
An alternative Paper 2A tightly linked to the Preliminary Material, with normal distribution and confidence interval questions.
A full AQA-formatted predicted Paper 2A comparing console and PC player growth, CAGR and revenue forecasting.
Official source
Once you've worked through the predicted papers, practise with the genuine article.