Practice questions for the AQA GCSE Mathematics (8300), Foundation tier specification, for teaching in England. Every answer is explained, so you can see why the right option is right.
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Q1. A pack of 4 pens costs £1.60. What is the cost of one pen?
A. £4.00
B. £1.56
C. £0.40
D. £0.04
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✓ Answer: C. £0.40
To find the cost of one pen, divide the total cost by the number of pens: £1.60 ÷ 4 = £0.40, which is 40p.
Q2. Which of the following values is the smallest?
A. 0.6
B. 55%
C. 1/2
D. 0.505
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✓ Answer: C. 1/2
To compare them, convert all values to decimals. 0.6 is 0.6, 55% is 0.55, 1/2 is 0.5, and 0.505 is 0.505. The smallest of these is 0.5.
Q3. A car travels 90 miles in 1 hour and 30 minutes. What is its average speed in miles per hour (mph)?
A. 45 mph
B. 90 mph
C. 135 mph
D. 60 mph
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✓ Answer: D. 60 mph
First, convert the time to hours. 1 hour and 30 minutes is 1.5 hours. Then, use the formula Speed = Distance ÷ Time. So, the speed is 90 miles ÷ 1.5 hours = 60 mph.
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The real GCSE Mathematics Foundation (AQA): format
How long is the GCSE Mathematics Foundation (AQA)?
The real GCSE Mathematics Foundation (AQA) lasts 90 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 60 minutes.
What is the GCSE Mathematics Foundation (AQA) pass mark?
Real exam pass mark: Pass marks (grade boundaries) are set after exams, varying annually. In June 2026, a Grade 4 required 154/240 marks (approx. 64%) and a Grade 5 required 187/240 (approx. 78%). Our mock marks you at 24 out of 40, the threshold we mark against.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the GCSE Mathematics Foundation (AQA) cost?
Resit fee: For private candidates, resit fees are generally the same as a first entry, typically ranging from £225 to £325 per subject. Rebooking after a fail: GCSE Maths can be resat in November or the following May/June series, with no limit on the number of attempts.
How hard is it
How hard is the GCSE Mathematics Foundation (AQA)?
Difficulty: Intended for lower-achieving students, awarding grades 1-5. Questions are capped in difficulty, making them generally easier than the Higher tier.
Why people fail it
Why do people fail the GCSE Mathematics Foundation (AQA)?
Weak algebra foundations, accounting for approximately 30% of the paper.
Unaddressed gaps in mathematical knowledge from Key Stage 3 (KS3).
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GCSE Mathematics Foundation (AQA): common questions
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How many questions are in the GCSE Mathematics Foundation (AQA)?
The exam has 40 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 40-question format so your practice matches the real thing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with AQA.