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GCSE (9–1) Mathematics
J560/01 Paper 1 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
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You must have:
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• the Formulae Sheet for Foundation Tier (inside this
document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• geometrical instruments
• tracing paper
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Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. You can use extra paper if
you need to, but you must clearly show your candidate number, the centre number and
the question numbers.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
• Use the r button on your calculator or take r to be 3.142 unless the question says
something different.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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1 (a) Write down an odd number between 10 and 20.
(a) ........................................................... [1]
(b) Write down two cube numbers less than 10.
(b) ......................... and ......................... [2]
2 Point A is shown on this grid.
y
4
A
3
2
1
x
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5
-1
-2
-3
-4
(a) Write down the coordinates of point A.
(a) ( ........................... , .......................... ) [1]
(b) Plot point B on the grid at (2, - 2 ) [1]
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