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,Mark Scheme
Summer 2025
Pearson Edexcel GCSE
In Mathematics
Higher (Calculator) Paper 3H
, Mark Scheme for Edexcel GCSE Mathematics Higher Paper 3
Five Year Past Paper Question Analysis by topic and frequency
1. Arithmetic
• Percentage: 23%
• Recurring Patterns:
o Problems focus on ratios, percentages, proportional reasoning, and bounds
estimations.
o Regular use of real-life contexts, such as financial modeling, scaling, and flow
rates.
o Multi-step numerical operations integrated with problem-solving.
2. Algebra
• Percentage: 35%
• Recurring Patterns:
o Consistently the most tested topic.
o Heavy focus on solving equations (quadratic, simultaneous), algebraic
manipulation, and graph transformations.
o Includes sequences, inequalities, and multi-step algebraic reasoning.
o Regular integration with other topics like graphs and geometry.
3. Geometry
• Percentage: 25%
• Recurring Patterns:
o Focus on trigonometry, circle theorems, transformations, and vector geometry.
o Problems involving areas, volumes, and spatial reasoning.
o Geometry often overlaps with algebra or arithmetic in complex questions.
4. Probability and Statistics
• Percentage: 11%
• Recurring Patterns:
o Standard probability calculations using tree diagrams and data interpretation.
o Frequent testing of cumulative frequency, box plots, and averages.
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Predicted
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,GCSE
Predicted
PAPER 2025
Prepared by
Tyrion Papers
www.tyrions.com
,Mark Scheme
Summer 2025
Pearson Edexcel GCSE
In Mathematics
Higher (Calculator) Paper 3H
, Mark Scheme for Edexcel GCSE Mathematics Higher Paper 3
Five Year Past Paper Question Analysis by topic and frequency
1. Arithmetic
• Percentage: 23%
• Recurring Patterns:
o Problems focus on ratios, percentages, proportional reasoning, and bounds
estimations.
o Regular use of real-life contexts, such as financial modeling, scaling, and flow
rates.
o Multi-step numerical operations integrated with problem-solving.
2. Algebra
• Percentage: 35%
• Recurring Patterns:
o Consistently the most tested topic.
o Heavy focus on solving equations (quadratic, simultaneous), algebraic
manipulation, and graph transformations.
o Includes sequences, inequalities, and multi-step algebraic reasoning.
o Regular integration with other topics like graphs and geometry.
3. Geometry
• Percentage: 25%
• Recurring Patterns:
o Focus on trigonometry, circle theorems, transformations, and vector geometry.
o Problems involving areas, volumes, and spatial reasoning.
o Geometry often overlaps with algebra or arithmetic in complex questions.
4. Probability and Statistics
• Percentage: 11%
• Recurring Patterns:
o Standard probability calculations using tree diagrams and data interpretation.
o Frequent testing of cumulative frequency, box plots, and averages.
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