Practice Tests Set 16 - Paper 1F mark scheme, performance data and suggested grade boundaries

Sep 5, 2026

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Practice Tests Set 16 for Paper 1F provides a structured mark scheme for a multi-question assessment, listing the working and expected answers alongside allocated marks and clear grading notes. It includes performance-related guidance such as acceptable alternative forms, specified scoring criteria (e.g., B1/M1/A1 levels), and conditional award rules. Suggested grade boundaries and performance data are included to support consistent marking decisions and final grading outcomes across the questions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages14

Reading Time35 min

AccessFree to download

Mark scheme

Questions 1-5

Questions 6-10

Questions 11-15

Questions 16-23

# Practice Tests Set 16 – Paper 1F mark scheme, performance data and suggested grade boundaries | Q | Working | Answer | Mark | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 78 | 1 | B1 cao | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Total 1 mark | | | | | 2 | | 100 | | 1 | B1 cao | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Total 1 mark | | | | | | | 3 | | 2 | | 1 | B1 cao | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Total 1 mark | | | | | | | 4 | | 6
7 | | 1 | | B1 cao | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Total 1 mark | | | | | | | | 5 | | 4 | | 1 | B1 cao | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Total 1 mark | | | | | | Practice Tests Set 16 – Paper 1F mark scheme, performance data and suggested grade boundaries | Q | Working | Answer | Mark | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 6 (a) | | 2 | B2 for all correct frequencies(B1 for 2 or 3 correctfrequencies or 2, 3 or 4correct tallies with nofrequencies (or incorrectfrequencies) or frequencieswritten as probabilities with
2, 3 or 4 correct numerators) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | (b) | | 3 | B2 For 4 correct bars ft from
ft table (B1ft for 2 or 3 correctbars ft from table) | | B1 For clear labels for bars andlinear scale starting at 0 oe
Condone bars of differentwidths | | | | | Total 5 marks | | | | Practice Tests Set 16 – Paper 1F mark scheme, performance data and suggested grade boundaries | Q | Working | Answer | Mark | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 7 (a) | 13
30 | 1 | B1 accept 0.43(333…)or 43(.333…)% | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | (b) | e.g. 1 - or or where a > 23 and a ≠
30 | 2 | M1 | | 23
30 | A1 accept 0.76(666…) or 0.77or 76(.666…)% or 77% | | | | penalise incorrect notationonce only | | | | | Total 3 marks | | | | | 8 | (a) | 14 | 1 | B1 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | (b) | −19 | 1 | B1 | | Total 2 marks | | | | | | 9 | 26 | 1 | B1 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Total 1 mark | | | | | 10 (a) | 13x – 2y | 2 | B2 accept – 2y + 13x
(B1 for 13x or – 2y) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | (b) | 2n = 16 – 5 or 2n = 11 oe or (16 – 5) ÷ 2 | 2 | M1 for a correct first step
or a correct calculation for n | | 5.5 | A1 11 1
for 5.5 or 2 or 5 2 | | | | Total 4 marks | | | | Practice Tests Set 16 – Paper 1F mark scheme, performance data and suggested grade boundaries | Q | Working | Answer | Mark | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 11 | (a) | 44 | 1 | B1 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | (b) | 6 | 1 | B1 | | | (c) | 36 | 1 | B1 | | | (d) | 17 | 1 | B1 | | | (e) | 8, 76 | 1 | B1 Must have both and no others | | Total 5 marks | | | | | | 12 | 20cd | 1 | B1 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Total 1 mark | | | | | 13 | eg 76% (25%) 7.66% (8%) 2.6% or(0.76) 0.25 (0.0766) 0.08 (0.026) | 0.026, 0.0766, 8%,25%, 0.76 | 2 | M1 All values written as % or all
written as decimals or 4 values incorrect order or all values incorrect reverse order | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A1 Any form | | | | | | Total 2 marks | | | | | | 14 | e5 | 1 | B1 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Total 1 mark | | | | Practice Tests Set 16 – Paper 1F mark scheme, performance data and suggested grade boundaries | Q | Working | Answer | Mark | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 15 | 0.3 × 30 (= 9) or ´ 30(= 10) or1 30 æ 19 ö
3 + 100 çè = 30 ø÷ oe or 0.333…+ 0.3(=0.63…)or 33.3…(%) + 30(%)oe (=63.3…)(%) | 3 | M1 Allow 9 squares clearly indicatedfor 30% or 10 squares clearlyindicated for | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | “9” and “10” or 19 shaded squares on diagram
æ 19 ö
or çè1 - " 30 "ø÷ ´30 or (1 – 0.63…)× 30 | M1 All

FAQs

What information is provided in the mark scheme for Paper 1F?

It lists each question with an expected answer range, the working required, the mark awarded, and detailed notes defining when marks are awarded or can be accepted in alternative forms.

How are B1/M1/A1 (and B2/B3) grades applied?

The scheme specifies which parts earn marks at different levels (e.g., B1 for basic correct components, M1 for method or steps, A1 for final accuracy), including conditions and partial-credit rules.

Where can suggested grade boundaries and performance guidance be used?

Suggested grade boundaries and related performance data are included to help convert marking outcomes into final grades consistently across the paper.

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