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Download Pearson Edexcel Award in Number and Measure past papers. Level 1 (ANM10) and Level 2 (ANM20) papers covering arithmetic, fractions, and units of measure. 157 resources.

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Whole Number Arithmetic, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, and Units of Measure

The Pearson Edexcel Award in Number and Measure is a focused qualification assessing arithmetic skills and practical measurement at two levels. Level 1 (ANM10) assesses foundational number skills below GCSE standard, while Level 2 (ANM20) aligns with GCSE number content. Both awards provide a standalone credential in numeracy for learners who need to demonstrate arithmetic competence in specific employment, vocational, or educational contexts. Level 1 (ANM10) is split into two components: Paper 1A (non-calculator) and Paper 1B (calculator). Paper 1A covers basic arithmetic with whole numbers (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), understanding place value, ordering numbers, simple fractions (halves, quarters, thirds), recognising decimal notation, calculating simple percentages (50%, 25%, 10%), and using standard units of measure (centimetres, metres, kilograms, litres). Questions are presented in practical everyday contexts — calculating the total cost of items, working out how many items fit in a box, or reading a weighing scale. Paper 1B extends to slightly more complex multi-step problems where the calculator supports computation with larger numbers. Level 2 (ANM20) covers the full range of GCSE number content: operations with fractions, decimals, and percentages including those requiring multi-step reasoning; ratio and proportion; standard form; indices and roots; rounding to significant figures and decimal places; reverse percentages; calculating with money including percentage increases and decreases; and unit conversions including between metric and imperial units where conversions are given. Questions at Level 2 require the ability to select appropriate methods and demonstrate mathematical reasoning alongside accurate calculation.

Exam Paper Structure

Paper 1ANo calculator

Level 1 Non-Calculator (ANM10)

⏱ Timed examination🎯 marks📊 50% of grade

Whole number arithmetic and place valueSimple fractions and decimal notationBasic percentages in everyday contextsStandard units of measure

Paper 1BCalculator ✓

Level 1 Calculator (ANM10)

⏱ Timed examination🎯 marks📊 50% of grade

Multi-step number problems with larger valuesReading scales and measuring instrumentsMoney and shopping contexts

Paper 1Calculator ✓

Level 2 Number and Measure (ANM20)

⏱ Timed examination🎯 marks📊 100% of grade

Fractions, decimals, and percentagesRatio and proportionStandard form and indicesReverse percentagesUnit conversions (metric and imperial)

Key Information

Exam Board	Pearson Edexcel
Level 1 Code	ANM10 (Papers 1A and 1B)
Level 2 Code	ANM20
Level 1 Standard	Below GCSE numeracy
Level 2 Standard	GCSE number content
Assessment	Two-part Level 1; single paper Level 2
Total Resources	157

Key Topics in Number and Measure

Topics you need to know

Whole number arithmetic and place valueFraction, decimal, and percentage operationsRatio and proportionPercentage increase, decrease, and reverse percentagesStandard form and index notationUnits of measure and conversionsPractical everyday number contexts

Exam Command Words

Command word	What the examiner expects
Calculate	Perform the arithmetic required to find a numerical answer — show each step
Convert	Change a measurement or quantity from one unit to another using the given or known conversion factor
Work out	Find the answer by applying the appropriate numerical method
Write as	Express a number in a different form (e.g., fraction as decimal, decimal as percentage)
Estimate	Round values and calculate an approximate answer to check reasonableness

Typical Grade Boundaries

Grade	Approximate mark needed
A* / A	82-92%
B / C	60-81%
D / E	42-59%

⚠️ Edexcel Award in Number and Measure is graded A*–G at Level 1 and Level 2. Pearson publishes session-specific boundaries.

Fraction Operations, Percentage Calculation Methods, and Unit Conversion Strategies

For Level 1, the most important numeracy skill is understanding what operation the question requires. "How many 250ml cups can be filled from a 3-litre jug?" requires division: 3000 ÷ 250 = 12. "A coat costs £45. It is reduced by 20%. What is the sale price?" requires finding 20% (= £9) and subtracting (£36). Reading the question carefully and identifying the operation before calculating prevents the most common errors. For percentage calculations at Level 2, three types of percentage question require three different methods. To find a percentage of an amount: multiply by the decimal equivalent (35% of £120 = 0.35 × 120 = £42). To find a percentage increase or decrease: calculate the percentage and add or subtract (increase £80 by 15% = £80 + 0.15 × £80 = £80 + £12 = £92). For reverse percentages (finding the original price before a percentage change): divide by the multiplier rather than multiplying (if £85 is the price after a 15% reduction, divide by 0.85 to find the original: £85 ÷ 0.85 = £100). Unit conversions at Level 2 require systematic use of conversion factors. When converting between units, always check whether you are converting to a larger or smaller unit: converting centimetres to millimetres (smaller unit) means multiplying, while converting millimetres to centimetres means dividing. For multi-step conversions (e.g., converting km/h to m/s), convert numerator and denominator separately before dividing: 90 km/h = (90 × 1000 m) ÷ (3600 s) = 25 m/s.

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