Oxford Cambridge and RSA - Friday 20 May 2022 - Morning GCSE (9-1) Mathematics - J560/01 Paper 1 (Foundation Tier)

Sep 5, 2026

GCSE (9–1) Mathematics Foundation Tier question paper for Morning session on 20 May 2022. Includes instructions on using black ink, calculator and permitted tools, and requirements to answer all questions with working where appropriate. The exam content covers core topics such as polygons and 3D properties, statistics (mode and range), angles and parallel lines, multiplication and checking capacity via units, misleading graphs, primes and number tiles, algebra simplification and factorisation, ordering percentages and numbers, patterns, calculator arithmetic, and probability/frequency trees and garden area calculations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages24

Reading Time1 h 0 min

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Instructions

General instructions and guidance

Questions

Polygon naming and 3D edges

Mode and range from a list

Parallel lines values of a and b

Capacity with boxes and unit reasoning

Interpreting a misleading graph

Number tiles: cube numbers, primes, nearest to 300

Algebra: simplify and factorise

Ordering by size of given values

Tile pattern: total blue and yellow tiles

Calculator arithmetic

Frequency tree for houses/flats and garages

Area of a rectangle with circular flowerbed

Oxford Cambridge and RSA Friday 20 May 2022 – Morning GCSE (9–1) Mathematics F J560/01 Paper 1 (Foundation Tier) Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes You must have: • the Formulae Sheet for Foundation Tier (inside this document) You can use: • a scientific or graphical calculator • geometrical instruments • tracing paper | Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes. | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Centre number | | Candidate number | | | First name(s)
Last name | | | | INSTRUCTIONS • Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams. • Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space, use the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown. • Answer all the questions. • Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong. • Use the r button on your calculator or take r to be 3.142 unless the question says something different. INFORMATION • The total mark for this paper is 100. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ] . • This document has 24 pages. ADVICE • Read each question carefully before you start your answer. © OCR 2022 [601/4606/0] DC (LK/SW) 300048/6 OCR is an exempt Charity Turn over 2 Answer all the questions. 1 (a) Write down the mathematical name of this polygon. (a) ........................................................... [1] (b) How many edges does a cube have? (b) ........................................................... [1] 2 Here is a list of numbers. 6 9 2 12 3 8 3 (a) Write down the mode. (a) ........................................................... [ 1] (b) Work out the range. (b) ........................................................... [2] 3 3 The diagram shows a pair of parallel lines. Not to scale (a) Write down the value of a. (a) a = ..................................................... [1] (b) Write down the value of b. (b) b = ..................................................... [1] 4 Jamie has some empty boxes. Each box can hold 73 pencils. Jamie has 590 pencils. Jamie says that eight boxes are needed to hold all of the pencils. Is Jamie correct? You must show your working. ....................................... because .................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................... [2] © OCR 2022 Turn over 4 5 This graph shows the number of mobile phones sold by a shop in June, July and August. Number of mobile phones sold 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 15 10 5 Give two reasons why the graph is misleading. 1 ....................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... 2 ....................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................... [2] 5 6 Ashley has these three number tiles. (a) Which one of Ashley’s tiles shows a cube number? Write the number on the blank tile on the answer line. (b) Write down a two-digit prime number that can be made using two of Ashley’s tiles. (b) ........................................................... [1] (c) Write down the three-digit number closest to 300 that can be made using all three of Ashley’s tiles. (c) ......

FAQs

What equipment is allowed for this Foundation Tier Mathematics paper?

A scientific or graphical calculator and geometrical instruments are allowed, along with tracing paper. Write answers in black ink; HB pencil is only permitted for graphs and diagrams.

What does the paper require about working and answers?

All questions must be answered. Where appropriate, answers should include supporting working, and question numbers must be clearly shown.

What topics are covered in the questions?

Questions include polygons and cube properties, statistics (mode and range), parallel lines, capacity problems, interpreting graphs, primes and constructed numbers, algebra simplification and factorisation, ordering values, tile patterns, calculator calculations, frequency trees, and area calculations with a rectangle and circular flowerbed.

Sep 5, 2026

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