MATHEMATICS SYLLABUS A - 1662/1 - PAPER 1 (Foundation Tier) - 7 June 2000 Question Paper

Sep 5, 2026

GCSE Mathematics Syllabus A Paper 1 (Foundation Tier), 7 June 2000, afternoon session, duration 1 hour 30 minutes, covers a structured set of foundation-level question types without the use of a calculator. Tasks include number writing and rounding, arithmetic operations with integers and subtraction, factor and square/cube recognition, geometry vocabulary (diameter, arc, chord, tangent, radius, circumference), diagram-based selection, and practical applications such as budgeting carnations, interpreting bar charts and conducting critique of data collection, pricing window bundles, estimating area on a grid, ticket revenue approximations and exact calculations, statistics (median and mean), and probability from raffle tickets.

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GCSE Mathematics 2000 June Session: Type: Question paper Code: 1662 | | | | | --- | --- | --- | # General Certificate of Secondary Education former Midland Examining Group syllabus 1662/1 # MATHEMATICS SYLLABUS A PAPER 1(Foundation Tier) 7 JUNE 2000 Afternoon 1 hour 30 minutes Wednesday Candidates answer on the question paper.Additional materials:Geometrical instrumentsTracing paper (optional) TIME 1 hour 30 minutes # INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name,Centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page. Answer allquestions. Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper. Show all your working.Marks may be given for working which shows that you know how to solve theproblem,even if you get the answer wrong. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets[]at the end of each question or part question. You are not allowed to use a calculator in this paper. | FOR EXAMINER'S USE | | --- | | | This question paper consists of 18 printed pages and 2 blank pages. 2 1 (a)Write in figures,the number'Eight thousand two hundred and nine'. Answer(a) [1] (b)Work out (i)326+147 Answer (b)(i) [1] (Iii)326-147 …… … …………… … …… … … …… … ……………………… ………… … … … … … … …… …… …… Answer (b)(ii)_ [1] (c)Write 2364 (i)to the nearest 10, Answer(c)(i)_ (ii)to the nearest 100. Answer (c)(ii) [1] 3 2 From the six words below,pick the correct four and write them in the boxes on thediagram. Diameter Arc Chord Tangent Radius Circumference 4 3 (a) Write down all the factors of 20. ……………………[2] Answer(a)…………………………………………………… (b)Write down the value of (i) 7² ……………………………………… Answer (b)(i)……………………………[1] (ii) √81. ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………… Answer (b)(ii)……………………[1] (c) Here is a list of numbers:- 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18. From this list, select ……………………………………[1] Answer(i)……… (1) an even number, ………………………[1] Answer (ii)_ (ii) a multiple of 6, ………………………………………………[1] Answer (ii)_ (iii) a prime number, ………………………………………[1] Answer (iv)_ (iv) a cube number, 4 Terry bought his girlfriend a bunch of carnations on Valentine's Day. He had £10 to spend and bought as many carnations as possible. Carnations were 85p each. Work out how many carnations he bought and how much money he had left. ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………… Answer Number of carnations…………………………………… Money left…………………………………………………[3] 5 “What is your favourlte group?”The bar chart shows what some people said. 403020100THETHETHEDURANTHEPINKOASISBEATLES ROLLINGKINKSDURANSPICE FLOYDSTONESGIRLS (a)Which group got 14 votes? Answer(a) [1] (b)How many people voted altogether? … …… … …… …… ………………… …… … … … ……… … … … ………… … ………… … … ……… … Answer (b) [2] (c)The information was collected between 10 o'clock and 11 o'clock on a Wednesdaymorning in Chesterfield market square. Give two reasons why this was not a good way to collect the information. Reason 1………… ………………………………………………… ……………………… …… ……… … …… …… … …[1] Reason 2… …………………………………………………… … ……………… …… … …… … … … ……… …………[1] 6 6 “Clearview Double Glazing”sells three different types of windows,each in two differentsizes.They also selldoors and patio doors. | Type A | | 600mm by 1050mm
750mm by 1200mm | 265
L80 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Type B | | 1000mm by 1000mm
1250mm by 1200mm | 285
2100 | | Type C | | 1200mm by 1000mm
1500mm by 1200mm | 2140
E170 | | Doors | | All sizes the same
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FAQs

Is a calculator allowed in this GCSE Mathematics paper?

No. Candidates are not allowed to use a calculator in this paper.

What type of geometry terms are used in Question 2?

The paper uses geometry terms such as diameter, arc, chord, tangent, radius, and circumference, which candidates select and place on the diagram.

What topics appear in the later questions?

The later questions include budgeting and approximation, data collection critique using a bar chart context, pricing with multiple items, estimating area on a grid, statistics (median and mean), and probability from raffle tickets.

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