Oxford Cambridge and RSA GCSE (9–1) Mathematics J560/03 Paper 3 (Foundation Tier) - Question Paper

Sep 5, 2026

GCSE (9–1) Mathematics J560/03 Paper 3 (Foundation Tier) provides a 100-mark assessment with 20 pages of structured questions for a 1 hour 30 minutes exam. The tasks cover core foundation topics including geometry and solids, volume, ratio sharing, fractions and percentages, scale conversions, circle area, algebraic simplification and factorisation, and interpreting number-based information such as exchange rates and travel-time problems. Worked solutions and clear working are encouraged where marks depend on method.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages20

Reading Time50 min

AccessFree to download

Instructions

Using black ink and calculator guidance

Answering questions and mark information

Questions

Solid properties and cuboid volume

Concrete ingredient weights

Powers, indices and ordinary form

Exchange rate currency conversion

Fractions and ratio sharing

Circle area

Keyrings purchase and change

Time, speed and journey problems

Simplify and factorise

Algebra terminology and identities

Multi-option frequency tree and probability-style counting

Oxford Cambridge and RSA Monday 10 June 2024 – Morning GCSE (9–1) Mathematics J560/03 Paper 3 (Foundation Tier) Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes | 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 20 pages. ADVICE • Read each question carefully before you start your answer. © OCR 2024 [601/4606/0] DC (PQ/CT) 337113/3 OCR is an exempt Charity Turn over 2 1 (a) Write down the mathematical name of this solid. Choose from the list in the box. cone cube cylinder prism sphere (a) .......................................................... [1] (b) The diagram shows a cuboid. 7 cm 10 cm (i) How many edges does the cuboid have? (b)(i) .......................................................... [ 1] (ii) The cuboid has dimensions 10 cm, 7 cm and 5 cm. Work out the volume of the cuboid. (ii) .................................................. cm3 [2] 3 2 This table shows the weight of each ingredient used to make 5.5 kg of concrete. Complete this table to show the weight of each ingredient used to make 44 kg of the same concrete. | Ingredient | Weight (kg) | Weight (kg) | | --- | --- | --- | | Cement | 1 | 8 | | Gravel | 3 | | | Sand | 1.5 | | | Total weight | 5.5 | 44 | [2] 3 (a) Use your calculator to work out. (i) 64 (a)(i) .......................................................... [ 1] (ii) 529 (ii) .......................................................... [ 1] (b) Complete this statement to make it correct. Give your answer as a number in ordinary form. 3 = 12 ................................. [2] © OCR 2024 Turn over 4 4 A watch costs £207.50. The exchange rate is 1 dollar ($) = £0.83. Calculate the price of the watch in dollars ($) . $ .......................................................... [2] 5 (a) Work out 23 of 103. Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. (a) .......................................................... [3] (b) Write 400 metres as a fraction of 2 kilometres. Give your answer in its simplest form. (b) .......................................................... [3] 6 Finley and Gabi share £14 in the ratio 1 : 3. (a) Write down the letter of the correct calculation to work out Gabi’s share. A: 13 \# 14 B: ~~3~~1 \# 14 C: ~~3~~4 \# 14 D: 43 \# 14 (a) .......................................................... [ 1] (b) Work out Finley’s share. (b) £ ........................................................ [2] © OCR 2024 5 7 A circle has radius 8 cm. Work out the area of the circle. .................................................. cm2 [2] 8 Kai buys some keyrings. Each keyring costs £1.19. Kai pays with a £20 note and buys the largest number of keyrings possible. How much change should Kai receive? ....................................................... p [4] © OCR 2024 Turn over 6 9 When Layla walks to school she always takes 28 minutes. When Layla cycles to school her speed is double her walking speed. (a) One day Layla leaves home at 08 20 and cycles to school. Find the time that Layla arrives at school. (a) .............................................

FAQs

What are the key exam instructions for answering this paper?

Use black ink and you may use an HB pencil only for graphs and diagrams. Answer each question in the space provided, show working where appropriate, and ensure question numbers are clearly indicated.

How long is the exam and what is the total mark?

The exam allows 1 hour 30 minutes. The total mark for the paper is 100.

What does the paper require for specific question types like methods and working?

Where appropriate, answers should be supported with working. Marks may be awarded for a correct method even if the final answer is wrong.

Sep 5, 2026

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