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Browse Edexcel GCSE Maths lessons, questions, and revision tools for Foundation and Higher tier. Free access to 6,949 exam-style questions, 126 worksheets, and past papers from 2000–2024 with mark schemes. Edexcel GCSE Maths (1MA1) is a Level 2 qualification regulated by Ofqual, taken by students aged 14–16. It covers number, algebra, ratio, proportion and rates of change, geometry and measures, probability, and statistics, with a strong focus on solving multi-step problems and reasoning mathematically. The course is available at Foundation tier (grades 1–5) and Higher tier (grades 4–9), typically 140 guided learning hours, with first assessment in 2017.

Assessment at a glance

AssessmentFormatDurationMarksWeighting
Paper 1 (Non-calculator)Written exam1h 30m80 marks33.3%
Paper 2 (Calculator)Written exam1h 30m80 marks33.3%
Paper 3 (Calculator)Written exam1h 30m80 marks33.3%

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Course aims & skills

Edexcel GCSE Maths builds the skills examiners reward. By the end of the course you should be able to:

  • use and apply standard techniques accurately
  • recall and use mathematical facts, notation and vocabulary
  • reason, interpret and communicate mathematically
  • solve problems within mathematics and in context
  • make deductions, inferences and draw conclusions
  • translate problems into mathematical processes
  • work fluently with number, algebra and geometry
  • interpret and construct graphs, tables and diagrams
  • evaluate methods and results and check for accuracy

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