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Practice Papers for Two-tier GCSE Maths, No Coursework

Linear- AQA, OCR and Edexcel
Modular- AQA and Edexcel

Our papers come as PDF files on CD or as a download. You can print unlimited copies within your school or college. The papers meet all the requirements of the new specifications and match the layout and question style of the specimen papers.

We also provide short versions to save on printing costs and each paper comes with a detailed marking guide.

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The full versions of all our papers look just like those candidates will sit, with spaces to write in their answers. The short versions do not have spaces to write in, so they can be used again, saving on printing costs. Candidates write on ordinary paper with just the diagrams they need to write on supplied on individual answer sheets.

All papers have been carefully constructed so that the number of marks for each Assessment Objective and at each available grade meet the specification requirements. Also, the styles of questions are based on those set by each Awarding Body. As with a sequence of real papers, this set of papers ensures that each part of each topic is assessed as students work through them. It is because of this careful balancing that we believe these papers are the best preparation you can give your students for the new exam.

The papers have been written by Shaun Armstrong, an experienced teacher, examiner and author. He is the main author of the popular "Solomon Papers" used by many schools and colleges to prepare students for AS and A levels and the Improving Skills books.

You can view the a sample paper for the board of your choice by clicking on the relevant link below. If you can't view PDF files then you can download the Adobe PDF Reader here

2009 Linear Samples

Higher Tier

AQA: Sample Paper Short Version Marking Guide
OCR: Sample Paper Short Version Marking Guide
Edexcel: Sample Paper Short Version Marking Guide

Foundation Tier

AQA: Sample Paper Short Version Marking Guide
OCR: Sample Paper Short Version Marking Guide
Edexcel: Sample Paper Short Version Marking Guide

2009 Modular Samples

Higher Tier

AQA: Sample Paper Short Version Marking Guide
Edexcel: Sample Paper Short Version Marking Guide

Foundation Tier

AQA: Sample Paper Short Version Marking Guide
Edexcel: Sample Paper Short Version Marking Guide

If you would like a paper without "Sample" stamped across each page to try with your students please contact us.