# Topic Questions: 2.1 Decompose rational functions into partial fractions (denominators not more complicated than repeated linear terms). — WMA14 Algebra and functions > 27 WMA14 Algebra and functions topic questions (101 marks) on 2.1 Decompose rational functions into partial… — 21 papers, 2020–2026. Open the exact question… - Canonical HTML: https://www.examsci.com/topics/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/algebra-and-functions/2-1-decompose-rational-functions-into-partial-fractions-denominators-not-more/ - Markdown mirror: https://www.examsci.com/topics/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/algebra-and-functions/2-1-decompose-rational-functions-into-partial-fractions-denominators-not-more/index.md --- Edexcel IAL · Mathematics · WMA14 · Algebra and functions 27 WMA14 Algebra and functions topic questions are tagged to this syllabus point across 21 papers (2020–2026). Only the parts whose knowledge graph matches this syllabus statement are counted, and the table shows which parts of each question are involved. - 27 topic questions - 21 papers - 101 tagged marks - 100.0% of topic questions - 100.0% of topic marks - 2020–2026 - Syllabus 2018–current - [All WMA14 Algebra and functions topic questions](https://www.examsci.com/topics/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/algebra-and-functions/) - [All paper codes](https://www.examsci.com/topics/) Core finding **This Algebra and functions syllabus point appears in 21 WMA14 papers across 2020–2026, contributing 27 topic questions and 101 marks.** The most recent appearance is WMA14/01 January 2026. That equals 100.0% of the 27 topic questions and 100.0% of the 101 marks tagged to Algebra and functions. Only parts tagged to this subtopic are counted, so a four-part question can contribute one item and one part's marks. The table lists every matching question, its tagged parts and marks, with a link back to the paper page. Sessions are newest first, so the statement can be traced back through the full paper history. ## Topic questions by session Newest sessions first. Parts and marks count only the parts tagged to this subtopic; “x of y parts” shows how much of the question is tagged elsewhere. Select the paper cell to open the matching question on the paper page, or use **Go to Practice Hub** to answer that exact question in the Interactive Practice Hub. | Paper | Question | Type | Parts | Marks | Difficulty | Practice | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [**WMA14/01** January 2026 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2026-january-wma14-01/#q-4) | **Q4** Integration by Substitution and Partial Fractions - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P4 January 2026 Q4 | FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((b)) | 6 of 9 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=01814720-f628-4363-824d-04d86862c595&question_id=8a07f827-a371-40be-b9e4-134f0f5949da&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+January+2026) | | [**WMA14/02** January 2026 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2026-january-wma14-02/#q-4) | **Q4** Integration by Partial Fractions - Edexcel IAL P4 Jan 2026 Q4 | FRQ | 1 part | 7 | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=1ef341d9-dc66-49d2-811c-2d41715c9b3e&question_id=4e3bf4bf-c477-4e56-9850-41cdf0ea6173&source_detail=WMA14%2F02+January+2026) | | [**WMA14/01** October 2025 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2025-october-wma14-01/#q-9) | **Q9** Parametric Integration and Areas - Edexcel IAL P4 Oct 2025 Q9 | FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((b)(ii)) | 6 of 15 on the paper | Hard | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=3b3d8beb-4c9b-4fe1-a154-b99774358182&question_id=153f3ccc-a9c0-4e0d-883a-edcded3e80cf&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+October+2025) | | [**WMA14/02** October 2025 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2025-october-wma14-02/#q-7) | **Q7** Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P4 October 2025 Q7 | FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((a)) | 2 of 10 on the paper | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=2ed47daa-4b41-4255-a270-bda15ecc9626&question_id=7f972038-d072-4fa5-bc41-b87a1b773bbc&source_detail=WMA14%2F02+October+2025) | | [**WMA14/01** June 2025 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2025-june-wma14-01/#q-4) | **Q4** Partial Fractions and Integration - Edexcel IAL P4 2025 Jun Q4 | FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((a)) | 3 of 8 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=e5f08dce-a8ed-4763-a6e9-460eaffaacb2&question_id=634baf2f-9691-43dd-978f-f539b03807f9&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+June+2025) | | [**WMA14/02** June 2025 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2025-june-wma14-02/#q-7) | **Q7** Integration by Substitution and Partial Fractions - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P4 June 2025 Q7 | FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((b)) | 3 of 11 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=992b70cd-b32e-4429-9eb8-645b6a329575&question_id=8381e926-4333-4848-ad78-5ed5f0af69c5&source_detail=WMA14%2F02+June+2025) | | [**WMA14/01** January 2025 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2025-january-wma14-01/#q-5) | **Q5** Integration by Parts and Partial Fractions - Edexcel IAL P4 Jan 2025 Q5 | FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((ii)) | 6 of 10 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=9827509f-6f1b-4a4a-9ed7-f23750890864&question_id=6cf83e99-f57a-458a-9223-3af5b8b1c272&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+January+2025) | | [**WMA14/01** October 2024 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2024-october-wma14-01/#q-7) | **Q7** Volume of Revolution - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P4 October 2024 Q7 | FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((a)) | 2 of 8 on the paper | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=818ed8d6-ed50-4051-8806-235d26280bb8&question_id=f6dc2464-c911-434a-a2fa-237e2190abdb&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+October+2024) | | [**WMA14/01** October 2024 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2024-october-wma14-01/#q-9) | **Q9** Differential Equations - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P4 October 2024 Q9 | FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((a)) | 2 of 10 on the paper | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=818ed8d6-ed50-4051-8806-235d26280bb8&question_id=6761c75c-7b64-4625-b378-f91123062627&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+October+2024) | | [**WMA14/01** June 2024 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2024-june-wma14-01/#q-5) | **Q5** Parametric Integration and Area - Edexcel IAL P4 June 2024 Q5 | FRQ | 1 of 4 parts ((c)(i)) | 3 of 13 on the paper | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=9ed669a1-01ca-4b8f-a59a-438445287cc2&question_id=1f1edeff-0ff9-458e-97f9-95d24759cda2&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+June+2024) | | [**WMA14/01** January 2024 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2024-january-wma14-01/#q-2) | **Q2** Partial Fractions and Integration - Edexcel IAL P4 Jan 2024 Q2 | FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((a)) | 4 of 10 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=fcc8c564-c186-42fa-9b05-14ed7b38504c&question_id=2fa94bc5-95bd-4c66-bc69-10aae23a757e&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+January+2024) | | [**WMA14/01** October 2023 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2023-october-wma14-01/#q-7) | **Q7** Modeling with Differential Equations - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P4 October 2023 Q7 | FRQ | 3 of 5 parts ((a), (b), (c)) | 6 of 12 on the paper | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=594af3aa-0f62-4fe0-9862-aa94eeac669d&question_id=a1e996a1-46bc-4e47-bfbb-eb6e1d878de3&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+October+2023) | | [**WMA14/01** June 2023 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2023-june-wma14-01/#q-3) | **Q3** Partial Fractions and Integration - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P4 June 2023 Q3 | FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((a)) | 3 of 11 on the paper | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=5cfdb080-aee3-4f93-a2ac-18ace84abb4c&question_id=5c570646-1b71-4c8b-bc29-acceb3e35afb&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+June+2023) | | [**WMA14/01** January 2023 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2023-january-wma14-01/#q-1) | **Q1** Partial Fractions and Binomial Expansion - Edexcel IAL P4 Jan 2023 Q1 | FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((a)) | 3 of 9 on the paper | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=8667aebf-7383-4d7a-95f6-44d90e1679f7&question_id=197e04ae-7668-4b91-8a4c-bc64adc901ce&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+January+2023) | | [**WMA14/01** October 2022 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2022-october-wma14-01/#q-2) | **Q2** Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P4 October 2022 - Q2 | FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((a)) | 3 of 7 on the paper | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=271df557-f5bc-44c2-bea4-2f5bb33748ee&question_id=9bc80ed3-e0a6-471c-b983-75c8f3250c6a&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+October+2022) | | [**WMA14/01** June 2022 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2022-june-wma14-01/#q-2) | **Q2** Partial Fractions and Differential Equations - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P4 June 2022 Q2 | FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((a)) | 3 of 9 on the paper | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=b3c66ada-05c9-4469-80e5-08814dea519b&question_id=bc7d492a-c790-4b9b-849c-109c8ce1cc64&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+June+2022) | | [**WMA14/01** January 2022 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2022-january-wma14-01/#q-3) | **Q3** Parametric Curves and Cartesian Form - Edexcel Jan 2022 WMA14 Q3 | FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((b)) | 3 of 9 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=11139112-1bb3-44c2-a379-aa10db02c03c&question_id=21daf176-6372-4ecb-a75a-a469cee7f9dc&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+January+2022) | | [**WMA14/02** January 2022 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2022-january-wma14-02/#q-4) | **Q4** Partial Fractions and Integration - Edexcel IAL P4 Jan 2022 Q4 | FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((a)) | 4 of 9 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=4bcb8c35-64c0-46bc-8364-24f3dc996da9&question_id=f15d2bfd-1f70-44cb-8d0e-e6f4fc457382&source_detail=WMA14%2F02+January+2022) | | [**WMA14/01** October 2021 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2021-october-wma14-01/#q-3) | **Q3** Rational Functions and Differentiation - Edexcel IAL P4 Oct 2021 Q3 | FRQ | 3 parts ((a), (b), (c)) | 8 | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=ba3c9e37-034d-45b4-88bd-2842c5af7ff2&question_id=93e44dda-a9f4-4187-a04a-816ead614bb9&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+October+2021) | | [**WMA14/01** June 2021 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2021-june-wma14-01/#q-4) | **Q4** Integration by Substitution - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P4 June 2021 Q4 | FRQ | 1 part | 8 | Hard | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=bb0e5d74-7729-4d77-87a2-c3625132f41a&question_id=0698a10e-48ac-446c-84df-ef257b815431&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+June+2021) | | [**WMA14/01** January 2021 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2021-january-wma14-01/#q-10) | **Q10** Partial Fractions and Differential Equations - Edexcel IAL P4 Jan 2021 Q10 | FRQ | 2 of 4 parts ((a), (b)) | 10 of 14 on the paper | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=98deed38-1ae0-4202-9bd1-7d806c5f6b9e&question_id=1379e0b2-b339-422f-a76b-a1cd84f5dd65&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+January+2021) | | [**WMA14/01** October 2020 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-4-wma14/2020-october-wma14-01/#q-7) | **Q7** Integration Techniques - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P4 October 2020 Q7 | FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((ii)) | 6 of 12 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=5448e252-ff97-44fd-b64d-cd9dd142915c&question_id=5c439ae3-130f-4de2-8cc6-94336f74f1c7&source_detail=WMA14%2F01+October+2020) | ## Related topic questions in Algebra and functions ## Topic question rules and edge cases **How many topic questions cover this syllabus point?** 22 question stems cover this subtopic across 21 papers, but only 27 tagged parts and 101 marks belong to it. Other parts of the same questions are assessed under different statements and are excluded from this page. **Which papers include this subtopic?** The table lists every matching session from 2020–2026. Each row links to the question anchor on the paper page, where the full paper context and practice entry point are available. **Why can one question appear under several subtopics?** The parts of one question can assess different syllabus statements. Each part is counted under its own subtopics, so the same question stem can appear on several subtopic pages while each page lists only the parts and marks tagged to that statement. **Can I practise these questions with AI marking?** Yes. Open a paper from the table and use the Interactive Practice Hub entry point. 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