Candidate surname Other names
Edexcel
2024 Practice Paper
Mathematics
PAPER 2 (Calculator)
Higher Tier
Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks
Worked Written Solutions ✓
80
Q Topic(s) Marks Q Topic(s) Marks
1 Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) /2 14 Trigonometry/Circumference /4
2 Standard Form /3 15 Quadratic Graphs /4
3 Error Intervals /2 16 Probability Trees /5
4 Scatter Graphs /2 17 Quadratic nth Term /3
5 Column Vectors /4 18 Circle Theorems /4
6 Probability /4 19 Quadratic Inequalities /5
7 Laws of Indices/Change the Subject /6 20 Iteration /4
8 Compound/Simple Interest /4 21 MDV/Bounds /4
9 Area and Perimeter /4 22 Volume of Prism /5
10 Product Rule for Counting /2
11 Calculating with Speed /3
12 Mean from Frequency Table /4
13 Enlargement /2
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, Marking Codes
Mark What does it mean?
Method mark. This mark is generally given for an appropriate
method in the context of the question. This mark is given for
M1 showing your working and may be awarded even if working is
incorrect.
Accuracy mark. This mark is generally given for a correct
A1 answer following correct working.
Working mark. This mark is usually given when working and
B1 the answer cannot easily be separated.
Communication mark. This mark is given for explaining your
C1 answer or giving a conclusion in context supported by your
working
Process Mark. This mark is generally given for setting up an
P1 appropriate process to find a solution in the context of the
question
Student Warning
The questions in this paper will not be in the exam
These topics are not guaranteed to show up in your Paper 2 exam.
Please make sure to revise all topic areas, especially since topics covered
in Paper 1 can still come up.
These questions have been selected using analysis on previous official
exam papers.
, Answer ALL questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
You must write down all stages in you working.
1 Find the lowest common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 225
95 225 95 225
3
5 19 19
5 45 5 3
5
9 5
3 3
LCM = 19 x 5² x 3²
=4275
95= 5 x 19 ✓ M1
225 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 5
4275 ✓ A1
(Total marks for Question 1 is 2 marks)
2 (a) Write as an ordinary number.
0.000007.5
0.0000075 0.0000075 ✓ B1
(1)
(b) Work out
Give your answer in standard form.
✓ P1
2800000.
2.800000
6
You can input into your calculator 2.8 x 10 ✓ B1
(2)
(Total marks for Question 2 is 3 marks)
2
2H24
Edexcel
2024 Practice Paper
Mathematics
PAPER 2 (Calculator)
Higher Tier
Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks
Worked Written Solutions ✓
80
Q Topic(s) Marks Q Topic(s) Marks
1 Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) /2 14 Trigonometry/Circumference /4
2 Standard Form /3 15 Quadratic Graphs /4
3 Error Intervals /2 16 Probability Trees /5
4 Scatter Graphs /2 17 Quadratic nth Term /3
5 Column Vectors /4 18 Circle Theorems /4
6 Probability /4 19 Quadratic Inequalities /5
7 Laws of Indices/Change the Subject /6 20 Iteration /4
8 Compound/Simple Interest /4 21 MDV/Bounds /4
9 Area and Perimeter /4 22 Volume of Prism /5
10 Product Rule for Counting /2
11 Calculating with Speed /3
12 Mean from Frequency Table /4
13 Enlargement /2
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, Marking Codes
Mark What does it mean?
Method mark. This mark is generally given for an appropriate
method in the context of the question. This mark is given for
M1 showing your working and may be awarded even if working is
incorrect.
Accuracy mark. This mark is generally given for a correct
A1 answer following correct working.
Working mark. This mark is usually given when working and
B1 the answer cannot easily be separated.
Communication mark. This mark is given for explaining your
C1 answer or giving a conclusion in context supported by your
working
Process Mark. This mark is generally given for setting up an
P1 appropriate process to find a solution in the context of the
question
Student Warning
The questions in this paper will not be in the exam
These topics are not guaranteed to show up in your Paper 2 exam.
Please make sure to revise all topic areas, especially since topics covered
in Paper 1 can still come up.
These questions have been selected using analysis on previous official
exam papers.
, Answer ALL questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
You must write down all stages in you working.
1 Find the lowest common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 225
95 225 95 225
3
5 19 19
5 45 5 3
5
9 5
3 3
LCM = 19 x 5² x 3²
=4275
95= 5 x 19 ✓ M1
225 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 5
4275 ✓ A1
(Total marks for Question 1 is 2 marks)
2 (a) Write as an ordinary number.
0.000007.5
0.0000075 0.0000075 ✓ B1
(1)
(b) Work out
Give your answer in standard form.
✓ P1
2800000.
2.800000
6
You can input into your calculator 2.8 x 10 ✓ B1
(2)
(Total marks for Question 2 is 3 marks)
2
2H24
