Sample MA - Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) - Issue 2

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Mathematics GCSE (9-1) practice assessment content for Pearson Edexcel, focused on Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) at Level 1/Level 2. The pages include required equipment, exam instructions, and guidance on showing all working, using black ink, and completing answers in the provided spaces. The questions cover arithmetic, expanding and simplifying algebraic expressions, angle and parallel-line reasoning, speed and ratio-based word problems, and geometry tasks such as sketching a prism and solving for variables in angle relationships.

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Mathematics

Paper 1 (Non-Calculator)

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Write your name here Surname Pearson Edexcel Centre Number Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) 4BNQMF"TTFTTNFOU.BUFSJBMTo*TTVF Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Other names Candidate Number Higher Tier Paper Reference 1MA1/1H You must have: Ruler graduated in centimetres and millimetres, Total Marks protractor, pair of compasses, pen, HB pencil, eraser. Instructions •• •• • •• Use black ink or ball-point pen. Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. Answer all questions. Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Calculators may not be used. Diagrams are NOT accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated. You must show all your working out. Information • The total mark for this paper is 80 • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Advice •• •• Read each question carefully before you Keep an eye on the time. Try to answer every question. Check your answers if you have time at the end. start to answer it. Turn over S48572A ©2015 Pearson Education Ltd. 6/4/7/7/4/6/6/ *S48572A0120* Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics-Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs) - Issue 2-June 2015 89 © Pearson Education Limited 2015 Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all the stages in your working. 1 Work out 6.34 × 5.2 .......................................... (Total for Question 1 is 3 marks) 2 Expand and simplify (m + 7)(m + 3) (Total for Question 2 is 2 marks) 90 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics-Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs) - Issue 2-June 2015 © Pearson Education Limited 2015 3 A 38° x 38° C E D B G F AE, DBG and CF are parallel. DA=DB=DC. Angle EAB = angle BCF = 38° Work out the size of the angle marked x. You must show your working. ° .................................................... (Total for Question 3 is 3 marks) Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics-Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs) - Issue 2-June 2015 © Pearson Education Limited 2015 4 Gary drove from London to Sheffield. It took him 3 hours at an average speed of 80km/h. Lyn drove from London to Sheffield. She took 5 hours. Assuming that Lyn drove along the same roads as Gary and did not take a break, (a) work out Lyn’s average speed from London to Sheffield. km/h (3) (b) If Lyn did not drive along the same roads as Gary, explain how this could affect your answer to part (a) . ............................................................................................................................. ..................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................. ..................................................................................................................... (1) (Total for Question 4 is 4 marks) 92 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics-Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs) - Issue 2-June 2015 © Pearson Education Limited 2015 5 In a company, the ratio of the number of men to the number of women is 3 : 2 40% of the men are under the age of 25 10% of the women are under the age of 25 What percentage of all the people in the company are under the age of 25? % (Total for Question 5 is 4 marks) Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics-Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs) - Issue 2-June 2015 © Pearson Education Limited 2015 6 The plan, front elevation and side elevation of a solid prism are drawn on a centimetre grid. plan front elevation side elevation In the space below,

FAQs

What equipment is required for this Mathematics Paper 1 (Non-Calculator)?

A ruler graduated in centimetres and millimetres, total marks protractor, a pair of compasses, pen, HB pencil, and an eraser are required.

Are calculators allowed for this assessment?

No. Calculators may not be used.

What must candidates do when answering the questions?

Candidates must answer all questions and show all stages of working. Answers should be written in the spaces provided.

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