Edexcel Mathematics GCSE(9-1) - Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) Higher Tier - Specimen Papers Set 1 - 1MA1/1H

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Specimen paper for Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE(9-1) Mathematics (Higher Tier), Paper 1 (Non-Calculator), reference 1MA1/1H. Total marks: 80. The paper instructs candidates to use black ink or ball-point pen, answer all questions in the provided spaces, and show all working. Topics span right-angled triangles and angle calculation, pressure and area, probability with counters, area of tiled patterns, volume and cost comparisons for a cuboid sand pit, biased coin probability, trigonometry with sin and cos, standard form calculations for masses, and mean-score reasoning across games.

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Pages17

Reading Time43 min

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Question 1: Right-angled triangle angle

Question 2: Pressure and area

Question 3: Probability with counters

Question 4: Area of a tiled pattern

Question 5: Volume and cost comparison for a cuboid

Question 6: Biased coin results and estimates

Question 7: Trigonometry (cos and sin)

Question 8: Standard form for planetary masses

Question 9: Mean score across games

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Paper 1(Non-Calculator)
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Specimen Papers Set 1
Time:1 hour 30 minutes
1MA1/1H
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protractor,pair of compasses,pen,HB pencil,eraser. | | # Instructions ● Use black ink or ball-point pen. ● Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name centre number and candidate number. ● Answer all questions. ● Answer the questions in the spaces provided -there may be more space than you need. ● Calculators may not be used. ● Diagrams are NOT accurately drawn,unless otherwise indicated. ● You must show all your working out. # Information ● The total mark for this paper is 80 ● The marks for each question are shown in brackets -use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. # Advice ● Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. ● Keep an eye on the time. ● Try to answer every question. ● Check your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over S49816A PEARSON e2015 Pearon Eduation Lnd S 49816 A 0120 6/6/6/ Answer ALLquestions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA You must write down all the stages in your working. 1 The diagram shows a right-angled triangle. All the angles are in degrees. DO NOT WRITE IN THISAREA Work out the size of the smallest angle of the triangle. 80=90++x+5x+1812x2=x=6子x=425x+18=48 DO NOT WRITE IN THISAREA 42 (Total for Question 1 is 3marks) 2 A box exerts a force of 140 newtons on a table.The pressure on the table is 35 newtons/m². 10 NOT WRITE INTIHIS AREA Calculate the area of the box that is in contact with the table. p=pressureF=forceA=areaA=4 DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 24m(Total for Question 2 is 3marks) D0 NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 2 S⁴9816 A⁰220 厂 D0 NOTWRIIEINTHIS ARKA DO oT WRITE IN THIS AREA | Colour | red | blue | green | yellow | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Probability | 0.24 | 0·22 | 0·22 | 0.32 | DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE INTHIS AREA D0 NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 3 There are only red counters,blue counters,green counters and yellow counters in a bag. The table shows the probabilities of picking at random a red counter and picking atrandom a yellow counter. The probability of picking a blue counter is the same as the probability of picking agreen counter.Complete the table. -(o·24+0·32)=0·44o·44÷2=0·22 (Total for Question 3 is 2 marks) Find the total area of the pattern. 4 A pattern is made using identical rectangular tiles. il=2x+yI reccnglo=12cm² 4 rectaungies =48cmy =3 48 cm² (Total for Question 4 is 4 marks) 3 S 49816A0320 5 The diagram shows a sand pit.The sand pit is in the shape of a cuboid.Sally wants to fill the sand pit with sand.A bag of sand costs £2.50There are 8 litres of sand in each bag.Sally says, “The sand will cost less than £70”Show that Sally is wrong. Vo wume of Sand pit =40×100×603= 2400○0 cmlutre=(O00 cm 240÷8=30 begs of sand rqwured30×250=+5 Hence sauy is wrong as +he Sand willCCSt ss than £0.(+5) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THISAREA DO NOT WRITE IN THISAREA Do NOTwRIIEIN THIS AREA 0O NOT WRITEIN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITEIN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THISAREA | | Ben | Helen | Paul | Sharif | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | heads | 34 | 66 | 80 | 120 | | tails | 8 | 12 | 40 | 40 | DO NOT WRITE INTHISAREA O NOT WRITE INTEIS AREA DO NOT WRTTEIN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITEIN THISAREA DO NOT WRITEIN THIS AREA 6 Four friendseach throw a biased coin a number of times.The

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What are the rules for answering this paper?

Use black ink or ball-point pen, answer all questions in the spaces provided, and show all working. Calculators may not be used and diagrams are not accurately drawn unless stated.

What is the total mark value and paper reference?

The total mark for the paper is 80. The paper reference is 1MA1/1H for Higher Tier Paper 1 (Non-Calculator).

What types of math questions are included?

The paper covers geometry (triangle angles), physics-style calculations (pressure and area), probability, area and volume reasoning, trigonometry, standard form estimates, and mean-score comparisons.

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