Practice questions for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Mathematics (1MA1), 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. What is the value of 5 - (-3)?
A. 8
B. 2
C. -2
D. -8
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✓ Answer: A. 8
Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding the positive number. So, 5 - (-3) becomes 5 + 3, which equals 8.
Q2. Which of the following lists of numbers is in ascending order (smallest to largest)?
A. 0.65, 3/5, 70%
B. 3/5, 70%, 0.65
C. 70%, 0.65, 3/5
D. 3/5, 0.65, 70%
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✓ Answer: D. 3/5, 0.65, 70%
To compare, convert all values to the same format, like percentages. 3/5 = 60% and 0.65 = 65%. The correct ascending order is 60%, 65%, 70%.
Q3. Ben and Chloe share some money in the ratio 3:5. Chloe receives £12 more than Ben. How much money do they share in total?
A. £20
B. £30
C. £32
D. £48
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✓ Answer: D. £48
The difference in the ratio parts is 5 - 3 = 2 parts. These 2 parts represent £12. Therefore, 1 part is £12 ÷ 2 = £6. The total number of parts is 3 + 5 = 8. The total amount is 8 parts × £6 = £48.
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The real GCSE Mathematics Foundation (Edexcel): format
How long is the GCSE Mathematics Foundation (Edexcel)?
The real GCSE Mathematics Foundation (Edexcel) lasts 270 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 60 minutes.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the GCSE Mathematics Foundation (Edexcel) cost?
Real exam fee: £55.00 (Pearson Edexcel entry fee for 2025/26); private exam centres typically charge £225-£332 for 2026/27. Resit fee: Private exam centres typically charge £225-£332 per subject for 2026/27. This is often the same as the initial entry fee.
How hard is it
How hard is the GCSE Mathematics Foundation (Edexcel)?
Difficulty: More challenging than past Foundation papers, often requiring multi-step problem-solving. It covers essential topics with structured questions, but can be underestimated.
Why people fail it
Why do people fail the GCSE Mathematics Foundation (Edexcel)?
Not showing enough working out, leading to loss of method marks even with correct answers.
Misreading the question, misinterpreting instructions, or failing to check units.
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You need 24 out of 40 correct to pass, which is about 60%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
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