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AQA
2024 Practice Paper
Mathematics
PAPER 3 (Calculator)
Higher Tier
Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks
Worked Written Solutions ✓
85
Q Topic(s) Marks Q Topic(s) Marks
1 Types of Numbers /3 14 Cumulative Frequency Curves /4
2 Relate Ratio to Fraction & Percentage /2 15 Probability Trees /5
3 Laws of Indices /7 16 3D Trigonometry & Pythagoras /4
4 Percentage Increase / Decrease /2 17 Parallel & Perpendicular Lines /4
5 Sequences /2 18 Histograms /3
6 Standard Form /4 19 Algebraic Venn Diagram / Probability /4
7 HCF /3 20 Polygons / Non-right-angled Area /3
8 Volume of 3D Shapes /3 21 Ratio Equations /4
9 Bearings /2 Complete the Square /
22 /5
Graph Transformations
10 Product Rule for Counting /2
23 Sine & Cosine /4
11 Mass, Density & Volume /4
24 Functions /4
12 Similar Volumes /3
13 Speed with Bounds /4
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, Marking Codes
Mark What does it mean?
Method mark. This mark is generally given for an appropriate
method in the context of the question. This mark is given for
M1 showing your working and may be awarded even if working is
incorrect.
Accuracy mark. This mark is generally given for a correct
A1 answer following correct working.
Working mark. This mark is usually given when working and
B1 the answer cannot easily be separated.
Communication mark. This mark is given for explaining your
C1 answer or giving a conclusion in context supported by your
working
Process Mark. This mark is generally given for setting up an
P1 appropriate process to find a solution in the context of the
question
Student Warning
The questions in this paper will not be in the exam
These topics are not guaranteed to show up in your Paper 3 exam.
Please make sure to revise all topic areas, especially since topics covered
in Paper 1 and Paper 2 can still come up.
These questions have been selected using analysis on previous official
exam papers.
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Do not write
outside the
Answers all questions in the spaces provided. box
1 Match the numbers to the correct description. [3 marks]
9 ✓ B1 (at least 2 correct)
✓ B2 (at least 3 correct)
Prime ✓ B3 (for all 4 correct)
15
Square 2
Cube 120
104
Triangular
125
2 In a classroom, the ratio of boys to girls is 3 : 5
In the same classroom,
the ratio of students who prefer science to those who prefer art is 7 : 3
2 (a) Write the fraction of students who are boys. B : G Total
[1 mark]
3:5 8
3
✓ B1
Answer 8
2 (b) Write the percentage of students who prefer art.
S : A total [1 mark]
x10 7 : 3 10 x10
70 : 30 100%
Answer 30 ✓ B1 %
3H24
AQA
2024 Practice Paper
Mathematics
PAPER 3 (Calculator)
Higher Tier
Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks
Worked Written Solutions ✓
85
Q Topic(s) Marks Q Topic(s) Marks
1 Types of Numbers /3 14 Cumulative Frequency Curves /4
2 Relate Ratio to Fraction & Percentage /2 15 Probability Trees /5
3 Laws of Indices /7 16 3D Trigonometry & Pythagoras /4
4 Percentage Increase / Decrease /2 17 Parallel & Perpendicular Lines /4
5 Sequences /2 18 Histograms /3
6 Standard Form /4 19 Algebraic Venn Diagram / Probability /4
7 HCF /3 20 Polygons / Non-right-angled Area /3
8 Volume of 3D Shapes /3 21 Ratio Equations /4
9 Bearings /2 Complete the Square /
22 /5
Graph Transformations
10 Product Rule for Counting /2
23 Sine & Cosine /4
11 Mass, Density & Volume /4
24 Functions /4
12 Similar Volumes /3
13 Speed with Bounds /4
www.mathsplanner.com
, Marking Codes
Mark What does it mean?
Method mark. This mark is generally given for an appropriate
method in the context of the question. This mark is given for
M1 showing your working and may be awarded even if working is
incorrect.
Accuracy mark. This mark is generally given for a correct
A1 answer following correct working.
Working mark. This mark is usually given when working and
B1 the answer cannot easily be separated.
Communication mark. This mark is given for explaining your
C1 answer or giving a conclusion in context supported by your
working
Process Mark. This mark is generally given for setting up an
P1 appropriate process to find a solution in the context of the
question
Student Warning
The questions in this paper will not be in the exam
These topics are not guaranteed to show up in your Paper 3 exam.
Please make sure to revise all topic areas, especially since topics covered
in Paper 1 and Paper 2 can still come up.
These questions have been selected using analysis on previous official
exam papers.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Answers all questions in the spaces provided. box
1 Match the numbers to the correct description. [3 marks]
9 ✓ B1 (at least 2 correct)
✓ B2 (at least 3 correct)
Prime ✓ B3 (for all 4 correct)
15
Square 2
Cube 120
104
Triangular
125
2 In a classroom, the ratio of boys to girls is 3 : 5
In the same classroom,
the ratio of students who prefer science to those who prefer art is 7 : 3
2 (a) Write the fraction of students who are boys. B : G Total
[1 mark]
3:5 8
3
✓ B1
Answer 8
2 (b) Write the percentage of students who prefer art.
S : A total [1 mark]
x10 7 : 3 10 x10
70 : 30 100%
Answer 30 ✓ B1 %
3H24
