Edexcel GCSE Mathematics (Linear) - 1380 Paper 1 - Foundation Tier Exam Questions (Non-Calculator)

Sep 5, 2026

Edexcel GCSE Mathematics (Linear) 1380, Paper 1 (Foundation Tier) is an exam for assessing mathematical skills without calculators. Candidates must answer all 28 questions, show all stages of working, and write answers in the provided spaces. The paper includes tasks covering charts, number work in figures and words, measurement and angles, ordering numbers, combination counting, patterns and sequences, number properties, and area and perimeter on a centimetre grid. Formulae are provided on a separate page that must not be written on.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages24

Reading Time1 h 0 min

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Paper Information

Instructions to Candidates

Advice to Candidates

Question Paper (Foundation Tier)

Q1 Bar chart - farm animals

Q2 Number work

Q3 Measurement and angles

Q4 Ordering numbers

Q5 Counting combinations

Q6 Patterns with sticks

Q7 Number properties

Q8 Area and perimeter

| Centre No. | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Candidate No. | | | | | | Paper Reference(s) 1380/1F Edexcel GCSE Mathematics (Linear)– 1380 Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) Foundation Tier Monday 7 June 2010 – Afternoon Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Materials required for examination Items included with question papers Ruler graduated in centimetres and Nil millimetres, protractor, compasses, pen, HB pencil, eraser. Tracing paper may be used. Instructions to Candidates Examiner’s use only | | | | | --- | --- | --- | Team Leader’s use only | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | In the boxes above, write your centre number, candidate number, your surname, initials and signature. Check that you have the correct question paper.
Answer ALL the questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this question paper.
You must NOT write on the formulae page.
Anything you write on the formulae page will gain NO credit.
If you need more space to complete your answer to any question, use additional answer sheets.
Information for Candidates | | --- | | The marks for individual questions and the parts of questions are shown in round brackets: e.g. (2) . There are 28 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 100.
There are 24 pages in this question paper. Any blank pages are indicated.
Calculators must not be used.
Advice to Candidates | Show all stages in any calculations. Work steadily through the paper. Do not spend too long on one question. If you cannot answer a question, leave it and attempt the next one. Return at the end to those you have left out. This publication may be reproduced only in accordance with Edexcel Limited copyright policy. ©2010 Edexcel Limited. Printer’s Log. No. N36759A W850/R1380/57570 6/6/6/C6/ *N36759A0124* Turn over | GCSE Mathematics (Linear) 1380
Formulae: Foundation Tier
You must not write on this formulae page. Anything you write on this formulae page will gain NO credit. | | | --- | --- | | Area of trapezium = 12 (a + b)h
Volume of prism = area of cross section × length |
| 2 *N36759A0224* | Answer ALL TWENTY EIGHT questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
You must write down all stages in your working.
You must NOT use a calculator.
1. The bar chart gives information about the numbers of cows, sheep, horses and chickenson a farm. | | | Leave
blank
Q1 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 16
14
12
10
Frequency 8
6
4
2
0 | | | | | | Cow Sheep Horse
Animal
(a) Write down the number of horses on the farm.
(b) Write down the number of sheep on the farm.
There are also 7 goats on the farm.
(c) Use this information to complete the bar chart. | | Chicken Goat
(1)
(1)
(1)
(Total 3 marks) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | *N36759A0324* 3 Turn over | 2. (a) Write the number fifteen thousand, six hundred and seventy two in figures.
(1)
(b) Write the number 3020 in words.
(1)
(c) Write the number 8196 to the nearest hundred.
(1)
(d) Write down the value of the 6 in the number 236 894
.....................................
(1)
(Total 4 marks) | Leave
blank
Q2 | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | 3. (a) Measure the length of PQ.
Give your answer in centimetres.
P ~~ ~~ Q
cm
(1)
x

(b) Measure the size of angle x.
°
(1)
(c) What type of angle is angle x ?
.....................................
(1)
(Total 3 marks) | Q3 | | | | | | | | | | 4 *N36759A0424* | 4. Write these numbers in order of size. Start with the smallest number.
(a) 7, –2, –6, 1, –3
(1)
Write these numbers in order of size.
Start with the smallest number.
(b) 0.06, 0.35, 0.63, 0.3, 0.56
(1)
(Total 2 marks) | | Leave
blank
Q4 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | 5. Kunal goes to a café .
He can ch

FAQs

Can candidates use a calculator for Paper 1 (Non-Calculator)?

No. Calculators must not be used, and answers must be supported with shown working stages.

What is required when writing numbers and solutions?

Candidates must write answers in the spaces provided and show all stages in calculations. Writing on the formulae page gains no credit.

How many questions are included and what is the total mark?

There are 28 questions in the paper, with a total mark of 100.

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