Tier Paper 1: Non-Calculator
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
Thursday 16 May 2024
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GCSE
MATHEMATICS
Foundation Tier Paper 1 Non-Calculator
F
Thursday 16 May 2024 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• mathematical instruments Pages Mark
• the Formulae Sheet (enclosed).
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You must not use a calculator. 4–5
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Instructions
8–9
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Draw diagrams in pencil.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 10–11
• Answer all questions. 12–13
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write
outside the box around each page or on blank pages. 14–15
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 16–17
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 18–19
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to
20–21
be marked.
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Information 24–25
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 80. TOTAL
• You may ask for more answer paper, graph paper and tracing paper.
These must be tagged securely to this answer book.
Advice
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
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,GCSE Mathematics Foundation Tier Paper 1: Non-Calculator Summary
The GCSE Mathematics Foundation Tier Paper 1: Non-Calculator, scheduled for May 2025,
will assess students’ understanding of core mathematical concepts that they must solve without the
aid of a calculator. The paper will focus on fundamental mathematical principles, and students will
be required to perform manual calculations and demonstrate problem-solving skills. Key areas
covered include:
1. Number:
Integer Operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, including using
factors, multiples, and prime numbers.
Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages: Simplifying fractions, converting between fractions, decimals, and
percentages, and performing operations with fractions and decimals (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division).
Ratio and Proportion: Understanding and solving problems involving direct and inverse proportionality,
scaling, and simple ratio problems.
Estimation: Estimating calculations and rounding numbers to a given degree of accuracy, including rounding
decimals and whole numbers.
2. Algebra:
Simplifying Expressions: Simplifying algebraic expressions, including collecting like terms and expanding
brackets.
Linear Equations: Solving linear equations, including equations with fractions, using methods such as
balancing.
Inequalities: Solving and representing inequalities on number lines, and solving simple linear inequalities.
Patterns and Sequences: Working with number sequences, including arithmetic sequences, and finding nth
terms and simple formulae.
3. Geometry:
Angles: Calculating angles in triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons. Understanding angle relationships
(e.g., supplementary and complementary angles) and solving angle problems.
Perimeter, Area, and Volume: Calculating the perimeter and area of 2D shapes such as rectangles, triangles,
and circles. Solving problems related to the volume and surface area of 3D shapes such as cubes, cuboids, and
cylinders.
Symmetry and Transformations: Recognizing lines of symmetry in shapes and understanding transformations,
such as reflections, rotations, and translations, and using grid systems to identify symmetrical patterns.
4. Measurement:
Units of Measure: Converting between different units of measurement, including length, mass, time, and
volume, and using appropriate units for different contexts.
Time: Calculating time durations, understanding 24-hour clock times, and solving problems involving time
differences and time intervals.
Speed, Distance, and Time: Using the formula Speed=DistanceTime\text{Speed} =
\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}Speed=TimeDistance to solve problems related to speed, distance, and time,
both in practical and word problems.
5. Statistics:
Data Representation: Drawing and interpreting bar charts, histograms, pictograms, and frequency tables.
Measures of Central Tendency: Calculating the mean, median, mode, and range for a set of data.
Data Comparison: Comparing sets of data and making interpretations based on the statistical measures and
graphical representations.
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Do not write
outside the
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box
1 (a) Work out 280 ÷ 7
[1 mark]
Answer
1 (b) Work out 1062 – 438
[2 marks]
Answer
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outside the
2 (a) Complete the statement. box
[1 mark]
2 metres = centimetres
2 (b) Complete the statement.
[1 mark]
8 kilograms = grams
2 (c)Convert 24 kilometres to miles.
Use 8 kilometres = 5 miles
[2 marks]
Answer miles
7
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