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AQA GCSE Mathematics Past Papers & Mark Schemes

Download free AQA GCSE Mathematics (8300) past papers, mark schemes & examiner reports. Foundation & Higher tiers. 244 resources from June 2017 to 2024.

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June 2023

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GCSE Mathematics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Higher) : Paper 3 Calculator – June 2023

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GCSE Mathematics – Question paper (Modified A4 24pt) (Foundation) : Paper 1 Non-calculator – June 2023

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November 2022

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GCSE Mathematics – Question paper (Modified A4 24pt) (Foundation) : Paper 3 Calculator – November 2022

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GCSE Mathematics – Question paper (Modified A4 24pt) (Foundation) : Paper 1 Non-calculator – November 2022

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GCSE Mathematics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Higher) : Paper 2 Calculator – November 2022

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June 2022

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November 2021

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GCSE Mathematics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Higher) : Paper 3 Calculator – November 2021

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GCSE Mathematics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Higher) : Paper 2 Calculator – November 2021

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GCSE Mathematics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Foundation) : Paper 2 Calculator – November 2021

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November 2020

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GCSE Mathematics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Higher) : Paper 3 Calculator – November 2020

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GCSE Mathematics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Foundation) : Paper 2 Calculator – November 2020

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June 2019

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GCSE Mathematics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Higher) : Paper 1 Non-calculator – June 2019

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November 2018

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GCSE Mathematics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Higher) : Paper 3 Calculator – November 2018

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November 2017

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GCSE Mathematics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Foundation) : Paper 2 Calculator – November 2017

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June 2017

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About AQA GCSE Mathematics

AQA GCSE Mathematics (specification code 8300) is assessed entirely through three written exams taken in the same series, usually June. Each paper is worth 80 marks and lasts 1 hour 30 minutes, giving a total of 240 marks across the qualification. Paper 1 is a non-calculator paper, while Papers 2 and 3 both permit the use of a calculator. All three papers cover the same six content areas — Number, Algebra, Ratio/Proportion/Rates of Change, Geometry and Measures, Probability, and Statistics — though the weighting differs between tiers. The qualification is offered at two tiers. Foundation tier (grades 1–5) covers the core curriculum with an emphasis on number and basic algebra, proportion, and accessible geometry. Higher tier (grades 4–9) includes everything in Foundation plus more demanding topics such as quadratic sequences, trigonometry, surds, and circle theorems. There is an overlap zone at grades 4–5 where students from either tier can achieve the same grade. Students can only enter one tier per series. Formulae are not given in full: only a limited sheet is provided, covering areas of shapes and a few geometric formulae. Students are expected to have committed core formulae — such as the quadratic formula, trigonometric ratios, and Pythagoras' theorem — to memory. AQA publishes a formulae sheet that is included with each paper, listing only the provided formulae. Grade boundaries for AQA GCSE Maths vary significantly by year depending on the difficulty of the papers. There is no coursework component — performance is determined entirely by the three exams.

Exam Paper Structure

Paper 1No calculator

Non-calculator

⏱ 1 hour 30 minutes🎯 80 marks📊 33% of grade

NumberAlgebraRatio and proportionGeometry and measuresProbabilityStatistics

Paper 2Calculator ✓

Calculator

⏱ 1 hour 30 minutes🎯 80 marks📊 33% of grade

NumberAlgebraRatio and proportionGeometry and measuresProbabilityStatistics

Paper 3Calculator ✓

Calculator

⏱ 1 hour 30 minutes🎯 80 marks📊 33% of grade

NumberAlgebraRatio and proportionGeometry and measuresProbabilityStatistics

Key Information

Exam Board	AQA
Specification Code	8300
Qualification	GCSE
Grading Scale	9–1
Assessment Type	3 written exams (no coursework)
Tiers	Foundation (grades 1–5) and Higher (grades 4–9)
Number Of Papers	3
Exam Duration	1 hour 30 minutes per paper
Total Marks	240 (80 per paper)
Calculator Status	Paper 1: Non-calculator. Papers 2 & 3: Calculator allowed
Available Sessions	June 2017 – June 2024
Total Resources	244

Key Topics in Mathematics

Topics you need to know

Number and arithmeticAlgebra and graphsRatio, proportion and rates of changeGeometry and measuresTrigonometryProbabilityStatistics and data handling

Exam Command Words

Command word	What the examiner expects
Calculate	Work out the numerical value, showing all working
Show that	Provide all steps to verify the given statement is true
Prove	Show algebraically that a statement is always true
Sketch	Draw a graph showing key features — not exact values — with labelled axes
Describe	State what you observe about a transformation or mathematical feature
Simplify	Write an expression in its most reduced form
Factorise	Write an expression as a product of its factors
Expand	Multiply out brackets, collecting like terms
Hence	Use your answer to the previous part to find the next result

Typical Grade Boundaries

Grade	Approximate mark needed
Grade 9	76–86%
Grade 8	64–75%
Grade 7	52–63%
Grade 6	43–51%
Grade 5	35–42%
Grade 4	26–34%

⚠️ Typical Higher tier boundaries across three papers (240 total marks). Actual boundaries vary by series — check AQA's website.

How to Use AQA GCSE Maths Past Papers Effectively

The mark scheme for AQA GCSE Maths is particularly important because method marks (M marks) are awarded for correct working even if your final answer is wrong. When you check your answers, don't just look at what you got — look at where each mark was awarded and what working was required. A common mistake is skipping steps: if you can't show how you got from line A to line B, you may lose an M mark even if your answer is correct. For Paper 1, practise doing full arithmetic without a calculator. This includes long division, prime factorisation, and working with fractions. Many students are caught out on Paper 1 by calculations they assumed they could do mentally — timed practice on non-calculator questions is the most targeted preparation. Examiner reports from AQA consistently flag that students lose marks on multi-step problems by not reading the question carefully. Watch for phrases like 'give your answer to 3 significant figures', 'show that', and 'hence' — each has a specific meaning that changes how you should approach the question. Build up to full timed papers gradually. Start by practising individual topic areas — sequences, probability trees, trigonometry — using questions from multiple years. Once you're confident in each topic, move to timed sections, then to full 90-minute papers under exam conditions. Leave time to check your work at the end.

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