GCSE Mathematics (1MA1) – Higher Tier Paper 1H
Summer 2023 student-friendly mark scheme
PEARSON
Please note that this mark scheme is not the one used by
examiners for making scripts. It is intended more as a guide to
good practice, indicating where marks are given for correct
answers. As such, it doesn’t show follow-through marks (marks
that are awarded despite errors being made) or special cases.
It should also be noted that for many questions, there may be
alternative methods of finding correct solutions that are not
shown here – they will be covered in the formal mark scheme.
NOTES ON MARKING PRINCIPLES
Guidance on the use of codes within this mark scheme
M1 – method mark. This mark is generally given for an appropriate method in
the context of the question. This mark is given for showing your working and
may be awarded even if working is incorrect.
P1 – process mark. This mark is generally given for setting up an appropriate
process to find a solution in the context of the question.
A1 – accuracy mark. This mark is generally given for a correct answer
following correct working.
B1 – working mark. This mark is usually given when working and the answer
cannot easily be separated.
C1 – communication mark. This mark is given for explaining your answer or
giving a conclusion in context supported by your working.
Some questions require all working to be shown; in such questions, no marks
will be given for an answer with no working (even if it is a correct answer).
, Question 1 (Total 3 marks)
Part Working an or answer examiner might Mark Notes
expect to see
For example: 846 15 M1 This mark is given for a method to
calculate the division
or
or
8.46 0.15 = 5…
5 identified as the first digit
Digits 564 seen A1 This mark is given for a the digits 564
seen
(for example, 5.64 or 0.564 or 564)
56.4 A1 This mark is given for the correct answer
only
Question 2 (Total 3 marks)
Part Working or answer an examiner might Mark Notes
expect to see
3 4 1 M2 These marks are given for a fully correct
7–2+ – = 5– method
8 8 8
or (M1 is given for two fractions with a
correct common denominator or for
59 20 39 converting both to improper fractions)
– =
8 8 8
7 A1 This mark is given for the correct answer
4 only
8
Question 3 (Total 4 marks)
Part Working or answer an examiner might Mark Notes
expect to see
150 P1 This mark is given for a process to find
= 25 the area of one square side of the cube
6
25 = 5 P1 This mark is given for a process to find
the length of one side of the cube
53 or 5 5 5 P1 This mark is given for a process to find
the volume of the cube
125 A1 This mark is given for a correct answer
only
Summer 2023 GCSE Mathematics 1MA1 –1H student-friendly mark scheme (Version 1.0) 2
Summer 2023 student-friendly mark scheme
PEARSON
Please note that this mark scheme is not the one used by
examiners for making scripts. It is intended more as a guide to
good practice, indicating where marks are given for correct
answers. As such, it doesn’t show follow-through marks (marks
that are awarded despite errors being made) or special cases.
It should also be noted that for many questions, there may be
alternative methods of finding correct solutions that are not
shown here – they will be covered in the formal mark scheme.
NOTES ON MARKING PRINCIPLES
Guidance on the use of codes within this mark scheme
M1 – method mark. This mark is generally given for an appropriate method in
the context of the question. This mark is given for showing your working and
may be awarded even if working is incorrect.
P1 – process mark. This mark is generally given for setting up an appropriate
process to find a solution in the context of the question.
A1 – accuracy mark. This mark is generally given for a correct answer
following correct working.
B1 – working mark. This mark is usually given when working and the answer
cannot easily be separated.
C1 – communication mark. This mark is given for explaining your answer or
giving a conclusion in context supported by your working.
Some questions require all working to be shown; in such questions, no marks
will be given for an answer with no working (even if it is a correct answer).
, Question 1 (Total 3 marks)
Part Working an or answer examiner might Mark Notes
expect to see
For example: 846 15 M1 This mark is given for a method to
calculate the division
or
or
8.46 0.15 = 5…
5 identified as the first digit
Digits 564 seen A1 This mark is given for a the digits 564
seen
(for example, 5.64 or 0.564 or 564)
56.4 A1 This mark is given for the correct answer
only
Question 2 (Total 3 marks)
Part Working or answer an examiner might Mark Notes
expect to see
3 4 1 M2 These marks are given for a fully correct
7–2+ – = 5– method
8 8 8
or (M1 is given for two fractions with a
correct common denominator or for
59 20 39 converting both to improper fractions)
– =
8 8 8
7 A1 This mark is given for the correct answer
4 only
8
Question 3 (Total 4 marks)
Part Working or answer an examiner might Mark Notes
expect to see
150 P1 This mark is given for a process to find
= 25 the area of one square side of the cube
6
25 = 5 P1 This mark is given for a process to find
the length of one side of the cube
53 or 5 5 5 P1 This mark is given for a process to find
the volume of the cube
125 A1 This mark is given for a correct answer
only
Summer 2023 GCSE Mathematics 1MA1 –1H student-friendly mark scheme (Version 1.0) 2
