GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/1H - Higher Tier - Non-Calculator Paper

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GCSE Mathematics Pearson Edexcel Paper 1 (Non-Calculator), Higher Tier, focusing on problem-solving across topics including geometry, measurements, quadratic equations, trigonometry rules, ratio and proportion, travel graphs, frequency tables, and composite reasoning with areas and volumes. The exam requires working to be shown for all questions, no calculator use, and attention to time. A separate formulae sheet is provided for reference only, with strict instructions to write nowhere on that page.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages28

Reading Time1 h 11 min

AccessFree to download

Instructions and exam information

Calculator prohibition and marking guidance

Formulae (Higher Tier)

Geometry, sphere/cone/trapezium formulas

Quadratic equation and sine/cosine rules

Questions overview

Question 1: Scale factor enlargement

Question 2: Train ticket cost comparison

Question 3: Red/yellow counters ratios

| Write your name here
Surname Other names | | | --- | --- | | Pearson
Edexcel GCSE | Centre Number Candidate Number
| | Mathematics A
Paper 1 (Non-Calculator)
Higher Tier Wednesday 2 November 2016 – Morning
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Paper Reference
1MA0/1H
You must have: Ruler graduated in centimetres and millimetres, protractor, pair of compasses, pen, HB pencil, eraser. Tracing paper may be used.
Total Marks | | 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 must not be used. Information • The total mark for this paper is 100 • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. • Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are ones where the quality of your written communication will be assessed. 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 . P48194A ©2016 Pearson Education Ltd. 6/6/6/6/6/ *P48194A0128* | GCSE Mathematics 1MA0
Formulae: Higher Tier
You must not write on this formulae page. Anything you write on this formulae page will gain NO credit. | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Volume of prism = area of cross section × length

Volume of sphere = 43 ʌU 3 Surface area of sphere = 4ʌU2

In any triangle ABC | | | Area of trapezium = 12 (a + b)h
~~ ~~a~~ ~~

~~ b ~~
Volume of cone = 13 ʌU 2h
Curved surface area of cone = ʌUO

The Quadratic Equation
The solutions of ax2 + bx + c = 0 where D 􀂏 0, are given by | | | A | C

c | B | | | | | | | x = | −b ± (b2 − 4ac)
2a | | a b c
Sine Rule = = sinA sinB sinC
Cosine Rule a2 = b2 + c2– 2bc cos A
Area of triangle = 12 ab sin C | | | | | DO NOT WR ITE IN TH IS AREA DO NOT WR ITE IN TH IS AREA DO NOT WR ITE IN TH IS AREA 2 *P48194A0228* DO NOT WR ITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WR ITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WR ITE IN THIS AREA | Answer ALL questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all stages in your working.
You must NOT use a calculator.
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A

On the grid, enlarge the shape by scale factor 3, centre A.
(Total for Question 1 is 3 marks) | | --- | | | *P48194A0328* 3 Turn over | 2 | Train tickets
day return £6.45 monthly saver £98.50 | | --- | --- | | Sue goes to work by train.
Sue worked for 18 days last month.
She bought a day return ticket each day she worked.
A monthly saver ticket is cheaper than 18 day return tickets.
How much cheaper?
£ ..........................................
(Total for Question 2 is 4 marks) | | | | | DO NOT WR ITE IN TH IS AREA DO NOT WR ITE IN TH IS AREA DO NOT WR ITE IN TH IS AREA 4 *P48194A0428* DO NOT WR ITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WR ITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WR ITE IN THIS AREA | 3 There are some red counters and some yellow counters in a bag in the ratio 1 : 5 There are 20 yellow counters in the bag.
(a) Work out the number of red counters in the bag.
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(2)
Janet puts some more red counters into the bag.
The ratio of the number of red counters to the number of yellow counters is now 1 :2
(b) How many red counters does Janet put into the bag?
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(2)
(Total for Question 3 is 4 marks) | | --- | | | *P48194A0528* 5 Turn over | 4 Jane walked from her home to the ice rink.
The travel graph for Jane’s journey to the ice rink is shown below. | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Distance from Jane’s home in km | 9
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0 | | | 2 pm 3 pm 4 pm 5

FAQs

Is a calculator allowed in this paper?

No. Calculators must not be used for any questions.

What should students do when answering questions?

All questions must be answered, and answers must be written in the spaces provided with all working stages shown.

What topics are included in the Higher Tier formulae?

The formulae cover volumes and areas for standard shapes (e.g., prism, sphere, cone, trapezium), the quadratic equation, and trigonometric rules such as sine rule and cosine rule.

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