SUMMER 2026
PREDICTED PAPER
OCR
GCSE (9–1) Mathematics
J560/03 Paper 3 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
F
You must have:
• the Formulae Sheet for Foundation Tier (inside this
document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• geometrical instruments
• tracing paper
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. If you need extra space use
the lined page at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• 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 [ ].
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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,1 5 is a factor of 20.
(a) Write down another factor of 20.
(a) ............................................................. [1]
(b) Write down a multiple of 20.
(b) ............................................................. [1]
2 (a) Complete the first seven square numbers.
1 4 9 16 ......... 36 49 [1]
(b) Write the missing term in each sequence.
(i) 18 16 14 ......... 10 8 [1]
(ii) ......... 14 20 26 32 38 [1]
3 Alex has a number game.
He must put down tiles to make two calculations with the same answer.
Here is what Alex put down
Is he correct?
Show how you decide.
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, Alex is ................................... because…………………………………………………………………..
...................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................... [2]
4 A teacher asks nine of his pupils how many pets they have at home.
Here are the results.
1 1 1 2 3 4 5 7 111
(a) Work out the range of the nine results.
(a) ............................................................. [1]
(b) The median of the nine results is 3.
The mean is 15
(i) Write down the mode.
(b)(i) ............................................................. [1]
(ii) The teacher wants to use a sensible average to summarise the results.
Which average should he use and why?
................................... because………………………………………………………………………………
...................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[1]
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PREDICTED PAPER
OCR
GCSE (9–1) Mathematics
J560/03 Paper 3 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
F
You must have:
• the Formulae Sheet for Foundation Tier (inside this
document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• geometrical instruments
• tracing paper
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. If you need extra space use
the lined page at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• 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 [ ].
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
Turn over
for more: tyrionpapers.com
,1 5 is a factor of 20.
(a) Write down another factor of 20.
(a) ............................................................. [1]
(b) Write down a multiple of 20.
(b) ............................................................. [1]
2 (a) Complete the first seven square numbers.
1 4 9 16 ......... 36 49 [1]
(b) Write the missing term in each sequence.
(i) 18 16 14 ......... 10 8 [1]
(ii) ......... 14 20 26 32 38 [1]
3 Alex has a number game.
He must put down tiles to make two calculations with the same answer.
Here is what Alex put down
Is he correct?
Show how you decide.
1 for more: tyrionpapers.com
, Alex is ................................... because…………………………………………………………………..
...................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................... [2]
4 A teacher asks nine of his pupils how many pets they have at home.
Here are the results.
1 1 1 2 3 4 5 7 111
(a) Work out the range of the nine results.
(a) ............................................................. [1]
(b) The median of the nine results is 3.
The mean is 15
(i) Write down the mode.
(b)(i) ............................................................. [1]
(ii) The teacher wants to use a sensible average to summarise the results.
Which average should he use and why?
................................... because………………………………………………………………………………
...................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
[1]
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