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,GCSE
MATHEMATICS
Foundation Tier Paper 1 Non-Calculator
Mark scheme for Predicted Paper
, Mark Scheme for AQA GCSE Mathematics Foundation Paper 1
Five Year Past Paper Question Analysis by topic and frequency
1. Arithmetic
• Percentage of Total: 40%
• Recurring Patterns:
o Foundational skills (e.g., basic operations, fractions, percentages).
o Practical applications (e.g., cost calculations, unit conversions).
o Ratios are a common focus in all three papers.
o Questions often emphasize fluency in calculations without a calculator.
2. Algebra
• Percentage of Total: 24%
• Recurring Patterns:
o Simplifying and solving linear equations.
o Substituting values into formulas.
o Factorization and expansion of expressions.
o Clear focus on procedural understanding and multi-step reasoning.
3. Geometry
• Percentage of Total: 20%
• Recurring Patterns:
o Questions are diverse, covering transformations, areas, volumes, and angle
calculations.
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Predicted
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,GCSE
Predicted
PAPER 2025
Prepared by
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,GCSE
MATHEMATICS
Foundation Tier Paper 1 Non-Calculator
Mark scheme for Predicted Paper
, Mark Scheme for AQA GCSE Mathematics Foundation Paper 1
Five Year Past Paper Question Analysis by topic and frequency
1. Arithmetic
• Percentage of Total: 40%
• Recurring Patterns:
o Foundational skills (e.g., basic operations, fractions, percentages).
o Practical applications (e.g., cost calculations, unit conversions).
o Ratios are a common focus in all three papers.
o Questions often emphasize fluency in calculations without a calculator.
2. Algebra
• Percentage of Total: 24%
• Recurring Patterns:
o Simplifying and solving linear equations.
o Substituting values into formulas.
o Factorization and expansion of expressions.
o Clear focus on procedural understanding and multi-step reasoning.
3. Geometry
• Percentage of Total: 20%
• Recurring Patterns:
o Questions are diverse, covering transformations, areas, volumes, and angle
calculations.
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