Edexcel GCSE Maths Past Papers

Edexcel GCSE Maths Specification at a Glance

The Edexcel GCSE maths assessments will cover the following content headings:

·         1 Number

·         2 Algebra

·         3 Ratio, proportion and rates of change

·         4 Geometry and measures

·         5 Probability

·         6 Statistics

These content headings are covered by specific topics below which collectively make up the entire Edexcel specification.

Topic Weightings in each exam

Tier Topic area Weighting Foundation Number 22 – 28% Algebra 17 – 23% Ratio, Proportion and Rates of change 22 – 28% Geometry and Measures 12 – 18% Statistics & Probability 12 – 18%

Higher Number 12 – 18% Algebra 27 – 33% Ratio, Proportion and Rates of change 17 – 23% Geometry and Measures 17 – 23% Statistics & Probability 12 – 18%

Edexcel GCSE exams

The GCSE maths qualification consists of three equally-weighted written examination papers at either Foundation tier (4-1) or Higher tier (9-4). The papers have the following features:

·         Paper 1 is a non-calculator assessment and a calculator is allowed for Paper 2 and Paper 3.

·         Each paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes long.

·         Each paper has 80 marks.

·         The content outlined for each tier will be assessed across all three papers.

·         Each paper has a range of question types; some questions will be set in both mathematical and non-mathematical contexts.

GCSE maths topics covered in the GCSE maths Edexcel 9-1 specification