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GCSE Mathematics Foundation Paper 1 Sample 2023

If you're aiming to pass your GCSE Maths Foundation tier, this is the paper that separates confident problem-solvers from those who panic under pressure. You'll face the core number skills, algebraic reasoning, and geometry questions that make up 80% of real exam papers—all without a calculator in sight. This paper covers integers and decimals, linear equations and sequences, and 2D shapes, exactly as they appear in Foundation-level exams. It's designed for Year 11 students preparing for the June assessment window. Work through all 15 questions, and you'll know instantly which topic gaps could cost you marks on the day.

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  1. Question 1

    Calculate 4.6+12.8−3.74.6 + 12.8 - 3.7.

  2. Question 2

    Round 47.653 to 1 decimal place.

  3. Question 3

    A shop sells apples at 3 for £2. How much do 12 apples cost?

  4. Question 4

    Simplify 1824\frac{18}{24} to its lowest terms.

  5. Question 5

    Solve 3x+5=203x + 5 = 20.

  6. Question 6

    Rearrange y=2x+3y = 2x + 3 to make xx the subject.

  7. Question 7

    The first term of a sequence is 4, and the common difference is 3. What is the 5th term?

  8. Question 8

    True or False: All squares are rhombuses.

  9. Question 9

    What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 8 cm and width 5 cm?

  10. Question 10

    A map has a scale of 1 cm : 50 km. A real distance is 200 km. What is the distance on the map?

  11. Question 11

    True or False: The area of a triangle with base 10 m and height 6 m is 60 m².

  12. Question 12

    A recipe for 4 people calls for 200 g of flour. How much flour is needed for 10 people?

  13. Question 13

    Calculate 23+322^3 + 3^2.

  14. Question 14

    Solve 2(x−3)=102(x - 3) = 10.

  15. Question 15

    What is the sum of angles in a quadrilateral?