Pearson Edexcel · 1MA1
One short set that jumps between topics, the way a real paper does. Every question is written by us in the style of the Edexcel GCSE Maths papers, with its mark scheme.
8 questions · 22 marks · about 26 minutes
An even spread across Edexcel GCSE Maths. Mark yourself on a few and this set starts coming from the points you are losing marks on.
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8 original questions written in the style of the real papers. Attempt one on paper, then reveal the mark scheme and award yourself the marks. Marks you award are saved in this browser against that question.
1
A biologist is estimating the number of fish in a lake. She catches, tags and releases 40 fish. A week later she catches 50 fish and finds that 8 of them are tagged.
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(Total for Question 1 is 3 marks)
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2
Here are five numbers: 0.7, 3/5, 0.68, 5/8, 71%.
(2)
(Total for Question 2 is 2 marks)
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3
Write each of the following using correct algebraic notation, simplified where possible.
(2)
(Total for Question 3 is 2 marks)
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4
In a car park there are 24 cars and 15 vans and no other vehicles.
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(Total for Question 4 is 3 marks)
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5
This question tests standard geometric vocabulary.
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(Total for Question 5 is 3 marks)
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6
120 people were asked whether they own a bicycle. 75 of them were adults and the rest were children. Of the adults, 45 own a bicycle. Of the children, 27 own a bicycle.
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(Total for Question 6 is 4 marks)
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7
The frequency table shows the favourite subject of 90 students. Maths 20, English 25, Science 30, Other 15. A pie chart is to be drawn to show this information.
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(Total for Question 7 is 3 marks)
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8
In a box, 2/5 of the counters are red and the rest are blue. There are 18 red counters.
(2)
(Total for Question 8 is 2 marks)
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