Edexcel · International GCSE · Mathematics B

October/November 2024 — Paper 1.

33 structured questions · 100 marks

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Topics covered

Using simple conditional probability for combined events
6.F Use Pythagoras' theorem in 2D and 3D
Fractions, decimals, ratio, proportion and percentage
Solution of equations of 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree containing one unknown quantity
Angle properties of parallel lines, triangles and polygons, including regular polygons
Chord, angle and tangent properties of circles
Solve problems using upper and lower bounds where values are given to a degree of accuracy
Symmetry about a point, line or plane
Constructions of bisector of an angle and of perpendicular bisector (mediator) of a straight line
Determination of the mean, median and mode for a discrete data set
Weights, measures and money
Understand and use the term 'expected frequency'
Prime numbers, factors, multiples
Mensuration of three-dimensional shapes, right circular cylinder, right circular cone and sphere, cuboid, pyramid, prism
The factorisation of simple algebraic expressions
The construction, interpretation and use of formulae and their manipulation
Bearings
Numbers in standard form
The manipulation of simple algebraic fractions, the denominators being numerical, linear or quadratic
Solution of linear inequalities, and the representations of solutions on the number line and two-dimensional space
Determination of gradients, rates of change, maxima and minima, stationary points and turning points
Use of the factor theorem
Recognise that equations of the form $y = mx + c$ are straight-line graphs with gradient $m$ and intercept on the $y$-axis at the point $(0, c)$
Algebraic division of a cubic by a linear factor
5.E Determinants and inverses of non-singular 2 x 2 matrices
Angles of elevation and depression
Solve simultaneous equations in two unknowns, one equation being linear and the other being quadratic
Addition and multiplication of matrices
Similarity: areas and volumes of similar figures

Questions in this paper

Q1The factorisation of simple algebraic expressions2 marks
Q2aSymmetry about a point, line or plane1 marksincludes a figure
Q2bSymmetry about a point, line or plane1 marksincludes a figure
Q3Constructions of bisector of an angle and of perpendicular bisector (mediator) of a straight line2 marksincludes a figure
Q4Bearings2 marks
Q5Solution of equations of 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree containing one unknown quantity2 marks
Q6Prime numbers, factors, multiples2 marks
Q7Understand and use the term 'expected frequency'2 marks
Q8Weights, measures and money3 marks
Q9Mensuration of three-dimensional shapes, right circular cylinder, right circular cone and sphere, cuboid, pyramid, prism3 marksincludes a figure
Q10Recognise that equations of the form $y = mx + c$ are straight-line graphs with gradient $m$ and intercept on the $y$-axis at the point $(0, c)$3 marksincludes a figure
Q11Numbers in standard form2 marks
Q12Fractions, decimals, ratio, proportion and percentage3 marks
Q13Angles of elevation and depression3 marksincludes a figure
Q14The manipulation of simple algebraic fractions, the denominators being numerical, linear or quadratic3 marks
Q15Determination of the mean, median and mode for a discrete data set4 marks
Q16Angle properties of parallel lines, triangles and polygons, including regular polygons4 marksincludes a figure
Q17Fractions, decimals, ratio, proportion and percentage4 marks
Q18The construction, interpretation and use of formulae and their manipulation4 marks
Q19b5.E Determinants and inverses of non-singular 2 x 2 matrices2 marks
Q19aAddition and multiplication of matrices2 marks
Q20Chord, angle and tangent properties of circles4 marksincludes a figure
Q21Solve problems using upper and lower bounds where values are given to a degree of accuracy4 marks
Q22aSolution of linear inequalities, and the representations of solutions on the number line and two-dimensional space2 marksincludes a figure
Q22bSolution of linear inequalities, and the representations of solutions on the number line and two-dimensional space3 marks
Q23aUse of the factor theorem2 marks
Q23bAlgebraic division of a cubic by a linear factor4 marks
Q24aUsing simple conditional probability for combined events2 marksincludes a figure
Q24bUsing simple conditional probability for combined events3 marks
Q25Solve simultaneous equations in two unknowns, one equation being linear and the other being quadratic7 marksincludes a figure
Q26a6.F Use Pythagoras' theorem in 2D and 3D2 marksincludes a figure
Q26bSimilarity: areas and volumes of similar figures7 marks
Q27Determination of gradients, rates of change, maxima and minima, stationary points and turning points6 marks

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