Edexcel GCSE Maths Past Papers

Edexcel GCSE Maths Grade Boundaries 

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