Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Mathematics (1MA1) - Higher (Non-Calculator) Paper 1H Mark Scheme (Results)

Sep 5, 2026

General marking guidance for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Mathematics (1MA1) Higher (Non-Calculator) Paper 1H, providing instructions for examiners on applying the mark scheme consistently. It explains how to treat all candidates equally, award marks positively, handle wrong or missing answers, and apply rules for questions requiring working versus those that do not. It also covers marking crossed-out work, choosing between methods, follow-through marks, and conventions for probability, linear equations, ranges, bracketed numbers, quotation marks, and words in square brackets.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages19

Reading Time48 min

AccessFree to download

General marking guidance

Consistent treatment and applying the mark scheme

Awarding marks by answer lines and working shown

Handling crossed-out work, method choice, and follow-through marks

Topic-specific guidance (probability, linear equations, ranges)

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FAQs

What rule must examiners follow to ensure fairness?

All candidates must receive the same treatment, with the last candidate marked exactly as the first. When judgement is needed, the mark scheme provides the principles for awarding marks.

How are questions marked when working is not required?

In general, the correct answer is given full marks. Candidates are expected to receive no method marks in this case unless the answer line indicates the required outcome.

What guidance is given for follow-through marks and later incorrect work?

Follow-through marks for a single-stage calculation can be awarded without seeing working if the answer can be checked, but ambiguous cases should not be awarded. Subsequent work is ignored only when it does not change the answer inappropriately for the question context.

Sep 5, 2026

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