Key - Indices

Question Answer

2 Rational Irrational

√12  
5.34̇1̇  
3
√9  
3
√−125  
3(a) 7

3(b) 3.3

3(c) 4.2

4(a) Any integers that make the statement true,

for example 5−2 ÷ 5−3 = 51

4(b) Any integers that make the statement true,

for example 4−2 = 2−4, 9−2 = 3−4

5(a) False.
A surd is irrational and a fraction is rational OR A surd is equivalent to a
decimal that does not terminate or recur.

5(b) True.
An integer to the power of an integer is either an integer (for example
(−3)0 = 1, 25 = 32) or a fraction
1
(for example 2−3 = ).
8

6(a) 6 or √36

6(b) Any surd between √28 and √38,

for example √35.
 Key - Statistics
Question Answer

1 A correct explanation, for example:

• He is only asking people who are currently cycling.
• He should also ask people who don’t cycle.
• The people he asks are more likely to be keen cyclists.

2(a) A correct explanation, for example:

• His table only has two class intervals that contain any data.
• He doesn’t have enough rows in the table.

2(b) A table with equal class widths, correctly filled in. The class intervals should cover the data
and have width of no more than 10 minutes.
For example:

Length, L (minutes) Tally Frequency

90 ≤ L < 95 |||| 4
95 ≤ L < 100 | 1
100 ≤ L < 105 || 2
105 ≤ L < 110 |||| ||| 8
110 ≤ L < 115 |||| 4
115 ≤ L < 120 |||| 5

3(a) Fully correct Venn diagram.

3(b) 5
8

4(a) 


Question Answer

4(b) Chooses Method 2 with a correct reason, for example:

• Some students may use lots of short words meaning they will have more words on a
page.
• (With Method 1) Some students may use different sizes of paper.
• (With Method 2) All students write the same sentence so it is only handwriting size that
will affect the length.
Key – Standard form

Question Answer

2(a) 5 670 000

2(b) 0.00031

3(a) 2.005 × 10−3

3(b) 6.2 × 107

4 Any three correct statements, for example

5.6 × 102 = 560 000 × 10 −3
5.6 × 10 −1 = 560 × 10 −3
5.6 × 10 −4 = 0.56 × 10−3

5(a) The first number is greater than

(or equal to) 10.

5(b) The index is incorrect.

5(c) The first number is 10.

Key - Expressions

Question Answer

1 𝑦4 × 𝑦 = 𝑦5
𝑦9 ÷ 𝑦3 = 𝑦6
𝑦 10 ÷ 𝑦 2 = 𝑦 8

2 



3 5𝑛
6
𝑛+6
8
𝑚 − 2𝑛
12
8𝑛 + 3𝑚
12
4 44100

5 82.5

6(a) 𝑛2 + 14𝑛 + 48

6(b) 𝑚2 − 7𝑚 + 10

6(c) 𝑦2 − 9

7(a) 3𝑚 + 2

7(b) 2𝑥 + 4

7(c) 15𝑚8
Key – Rounding numbers
Question Answer

1(a) 5500 ≤ 𝑚 < 6500

1(b) 7.75 ≤ 𝐿 < 7.85

2(a) 25.8 × 2.4 ≈ 30 × 2 = 60

25.8 × 2.4 = 61.92

2(b) 68.8 ÷ 0.16 ≈ 70 ÷ 0.2 = 350

68.8 ÷ 0.16 = 430

3 Answer is …
… less than 12 … equal to 12 … greater than 12

B C A
E D

4(a) integer / whole number / 1

4(b) False
True

5(a) 9𝟔. 3 ÷ 0.15 = 64𝟐

5(b) 6.1𝟕 × 0. 𝟖7 = 𝟓. 3679

Key – Fractions
5 5 1
1 , and
6 18 55

2 3 1 7
, and
6 4 8

3 Correct working leading to 15. For example

3 1 18 25
3 ×4 = × = 15
5 6 5 6

2
4(a) The mixed number (4 ) has not been changed to an improper
5
fraction correctly.

1
Correct working leading to an answer of 6 . For example
10
2 17 22 17 44 17 61 1
4 + = + = + = =6
5 10 5 10 10 10 10 10
OR
2 17 4 7 11 1
4 + =4 +1 =5 =6
5 10 10 10 10 10

4(b) Cancelling before converting to multiplication.

5
Correct working leading to an answer of 1 . For example
72
5 5 11 12 11 7 77 5
1 ÷1 = ÷ = × = =1
6 7 6 7 6 12 72 72

5(a) 29
Correct working leading to an answer of
20
9
or 1 . For example
20
1 3 1 6 7
1 +2 =3+ + =3 and
20 10 20 20 20
4 7 16 7 9
4 −3 = 1 + 20 − 20 = 1 20
5 20
 9 1
5(b) Correct working leading to or 2 .
4 4
For example
3 4 3 5 15
÷ = × =
2 5 2 4 8
and
1 15 33 15 18 9
4 − = − = =
8 8 8 8 8 4
Key – Probability 1
Question Answer

1 0.7

2(a) strawberry banana chocolate vanilla

0.18 0.24 0.54 0.04

2(b) 0.46

3(a) 8 a.m.– 10 a.m.– 12 noon– 2 p.m.–

10 a.m. 12 noon 2 p.m. 4 p.m.
34 45 32 39
0.23 0.30 0.21 0.26

3(b) 64

3(c) He is correct with correct working. For example,

QuikParcel: 0.23 + 0.30 = 0.53
Top Notch 0.32 + 0.15 = 0.47

4 9

5(a) 20 40 60 80 100
5 12 24 31 40
0.25 0.30 0.4 0.39 0.40

5(b) The dice is biased AND an explanation.

For example
• she would expect an observed frequency of approximately 50
• the relative frequencies are not very close to 0.5
• if it was fair, it would be landing on heads about half the throws.
5(c) 300 times 2 FT Follow through from their 0.40.
Award 1 mark for
500 × their 0.40
OR
for 500 × (1 – their 0.40)
Key – Equations
Question Answer

1 TWM ✓




2(a) x=5

2(b) 1
x=
2

2(c) x =10

2(d) x=9

3(a) 182
= 14
𝑓+2

3(b) 𝑓 = 11

5(a) 𝑚 ≤ −1

5(b) −2 ≤ 𝑛 < 5

6 ‘Does not satisfy’ AND a correct reason. For example.

• If you substitute 𝑥 = 4 into the inequality you get 19 < 19 (which is not true)
• The solution is 𝑥 < 4

7(a) 135 ≤ 39 + 6𝑑 < 165

7(b) No AND a correct explanation.

For example,
6 × 6 + 39 = 75 (which is not at least 135 cm)
OR
The solution is 16 ≤ 𝑑 < 21
OR
It will take her any time between 16 and 21 days to finish the scarf.
Key
Question Answer

1(a) 21

1(b) 6

2(a) 7.91

2(b) 6.4
5
2(c) 1
7

2(d) 0.41

4(a)
1) Any two decimals that make the calculation correct, for
example
1 1
𝟎. 𝟖 + − 𝟎. 𝟑 = 0.75 or 𝟎. 𝟓𝟓 + − 𝟎. 𝟎𝟓 = 0.75
4 4

4(b) Any two decimals that make the calculation correct, for example
6 3
𝟎. 𝟏 × ÷ 𝟎. 𝟐 = or
7 7
6 3
𝟎. 𝟐𝟑 × ÷ 𝟎. 𝟒𝟔 =
7 7

5(a) Any two fractions that make the calculation correct, for example
𝟐 𝟏
× 0.76 + × 0.76 = 0.76 or
𝟑 𝟑
𝟑 𝟒
× 0.76 + × 0.76 = 0.76
𝟕 𝟕

5(b) 5 𝟑
× 0.22 × = 0.11
6 𝟓
Key – Pythagoras theorem
Question Answer
1 52 (cm)
2 6.5 (m)
3 No AND gives correct explanation. For example,
The 3rd side has length √1.22 − 0.92 = 0.79 m, so the perimeter of the
triangle is 2.89 m
4 65 (cm2)
Key – Stats 2
Question Answer

1(a) 30–34

1(b) 35–39

2(a) 80 (beats/minute)

2(b) Adults’ heart rates were lower.

3(a) 20 < 𝑡 ≤ 21

3(b) 20 < 𝑡 ≤ 21

3(c) An answer between 20.5 and 20.6

3(d) 6 (seconds)

4(a) The modal class for Athlete A is

21.5−22 minutes compared with
21−21.5 minutes for Athlete B.
This suggests that Athlete B is quicker on average.

4(b) The times for Athlete B are more spread out / more varied
(than the times for Athlete A).

4(c) 21.5 or 21.51(4…) (minutes)

Key – Area
Question Answer

1 69.4 (cm2)

2(a) An answer between 7.95 and 7.96 (cm) OR

8.0 (cm)

2(b) An answer rounding to 49.7 (cm2).

3 An answer rounding to 49.1 (cm2).

4 



5 An answer rounding to 209 (cm2).

6 6 (μm)
Key
Question Answer

1 A correct reason. For example:

• The pineapple sector looks larger because it is
at the front.
• The three dimensional nature of the chart
distorts the angles.
• The pineapple sector should be the same size
as the orange sector but it looks larger.

2(a) No, with a correct reason.

For example:
The bar is 5 times larger but the actual sales are
not 5 times larger.
OR
The sales are 250 (million $) and 210 (million $)
(and 250 is not five times 210)

2(b) The vertical axis does not start at 0.

3(a) Correct justification. For example:

1
• of 135 = 45. 135 – 45 = 90 which is less
3
than the price in July.
2
• of 135 = 90 but the price in July was about
3
110 cents.
• The decrease is about 25 cents. As a fraction
25
this is which is less than a third.
135

3(b) Any two of:

• Start the y-axis at 0.
• Remove the arrow
• Make the line thinner
4 y-axis does not increase evenly.
Key – Simultaneous equations
Question Answer

1 𝑥 = 6, 𝑦 = 2

2 𝑥 = 4, 𝑦 = 5

3 𝑥 = −1, 𝑦 = 3

4 2𝑎 + 𝑏 = 26 AND 2𝑎 − 𝑏 = 18

𝑎 = 11
𝑏=4

5(a) 𝑥 = 2, 𝑦 = 4

5(b) 𝑥 = 4, 𝑦 = 6

6(a) 𝒙 −1 0 1 2
𝒚 9 7 5 3

6(b) Correct graph

6(c) 𝑥 = 2, 𝑦 = 3

7(a)

For example:
She subtracted the 𝑥 terms rather than adding them.
 7(b)

For example:
She didn’t double the 25 when she doubled the rest of the equation.

Key – 3D shapes
Question Answer

1 1
2
6

2 Beth is not correct, with supportive working.

For example:
vol. of triangular prism = 97.5 (cm2)
AND
vol. of cylinder = 127(.2…) (cm2)

4 442 cm2

5 An answer between 6.37 and 6.4 (cm) inclusive.

 6 270.72 (cm2)

Key – Probability 2
Question Answer

1 P and Q AND P and S

1
2(a) or equivalent fraction, decimal or percentage.
8

1
2(b) or equivalent fraction, decimal or percentage.
6

3(a) A correct tree diagram:

4 5
P(green) = and P(red) = for Karim
9 9
2 3
P(green) = and P(red) = for Nia
5 5

3(b) 1
or equivalent fraction, decimal or percentage.
3

22
3(c) or equivalent fraction, decimal or percentage.
45

4(a) Correctly completed tree diagram (0.7, 0.3 on each

branch).

4(b) 0.06 or equivalent fraction or percentage.

24
5 or equivalent fraction, decimal or percentage.
49

6 For example:
He is more likely to wear a coat if it is raining when he
leaves for work.

Key – Graphs
Question Answer

1(a) 2

1(b) 𝟏
−
𝟑

1(c) 3

2(a) −3 −2 −1 0 1 2 3
3 −2 −5 −6 −5 −2 3

2(b) Points correctly plotted and joined with a smooth curve.

 3 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 48 or equivalent

4 A–R B–S
C–Q D–P

5(a) 4 litres/min

5(b) (𝑉 =) 4𝑡 + 60

5(c) Calculates gradient as 4.5 and ticks Yes

Key – Ratio
Question Answer

1 Neither
Inversely proportional
Inversely proportional
Directly proportional

2 25

3 9 : 12 : 10

4 18 750

5(a) 12

5(b) 5

6 True
True
False
Key – Data interpretation
Question Answer

1(a) 18 (tonnes)

1(b) 31(%) OR 30.5(08…)(%)

1(c) The amount grown has increased each year.

1(d) A fully correct pie chart, for example:

2 



3(a) 10(%)

3(b) 10 – 19

3(c) A correct comparison, for example:

There is a greater percentage of males (aged under 20).
1
4(a) All points plotted accurately (allow 2
small square tolerance).
4(b) Suitable line of best fit through their points, for example:

4(c) Accurate reading from their line of best fit.

Expect an answer around 117.

4(d) 10 is outside of the range of the data that has been plotted.

Key – Sequences
Question Answer

1 D AND a correct reason. For example

• It is the only linear sequence.
• All the other sequences are quadratic sequences.
• It is the only sequence where the differences are the same

2 63

3 + 5, + 10, + 15 … (diiferences increase by 5)

+ 5, + 7, + 9, … (differences increase by 2)

4 3 AND gives a correct reason. For example

• 4.6 − 0.8 − 0.8 = 3
• The terms go up by 0.8.
• The first term is 3.

5(a) 𝑛2 + 9

5(b) 𝑛2 − 6

6 −3 + 18 (= 15) OR 18 + −3 (= 15)

7 False
 False
False
True
True

Key – Percentage
Question Answer

1 30

3 1380

4 No AND correct working. For example:

• 800 × 0.93 × 1.2 = ($)892.80
• After 7% decrease the painting is worth ($)744 and after 20% increase
it is worth ($)892.80
• 0.93 × 1.2 = 1.116. This is less than a 12.5% increase

5(a) $3700

5(b) 3 years

6 True
False
True
Key – Constructions
Question Answer

2 Correct construction of a 60° angle.

For example:

4 



5(a) 070° (± 2°)

5(b) A correct scale drawing showing the position of C that is
• 4 cm (± 2 mm) from B
AND
• on a bearing of 215° (± 2°) from B.

6(a) A correct map (angles and distances as given on the diagram below).

6(b) 083° (± 2°) AND 8.9 (± 0.2) (km)

7(a) (5, 10)

7(b) (−2, −3)

8 (37, −59)
Key – Functions
Question Answer

2(a) 𝑥 → 4(𝑥 − 7)

2(b) 𝑥 → (𝑥 + 4) 2

2(c) 𝑥 → √𝑥 + 2

3(a) Input Output

−3 −19
0 −4
2.5 8.5
4 16
8 36

3(b) Input Output

−5 4
−1 4
0 9
4 49
7 100

3(c) Input Output

−6 14
−3 16
4 9
0.5 −12
12 11

4(a) 𝑥
𝑥 → √
6

4(b) 𝑥
𝑥 → +3
2
5 Correct
Not correct
Not correct
Correct
 𝑦 𝑦+360
6 (𝑛 =) + 2 or (𝑛 =) or equivalent
180 180

7(a) 𝐴 = 6𝑛2 + 8𝑛

7(b) 𝑃 = 10𝑛 + 8

8 ✓
✓



Key – Presenting data

Question Answer

1(a) 113

1(b) 89

1(c)

2 TRUE
FALSE
TRUE
TRUE
FALSE

3(a) Median Range

Restaurant 1 50 45
Restaurant 2 56.5 27

3(b) Greta is correct to say that Restaurant 1 has greater variability in pizza
sales.

However, Restaurant 2 sells more pizza on average.

4(a) Length, 𝒍 (mm) Midpoint Frequency

2 < 𝑙 ≤ 10 6 6
10 < 𝑙 ≤ 18 14 14
18 < 𝑙 ≤ 26 22 24
26 < 𝑙 ≤ 34 30 8
34 < 𝑙 ≤ 42 38 2

4(b) 54
 10
4(c) or 0.185(…) or 0.19 (2 d.p.)
54

4(d) 37(%) or 37(.037…)(%)

Key – Transformations
Question Answer

2(a) (by) 180(°) AND (centre) (0, 0)

2(b) (in the line) 𝑦 = 1

2(c) (scale) factor 3 AND (centre) (4, 5)

2(d) −6
( )
−1
3 Rotation AND 180° AND centre (2, 1)

4(a) Perimeter of enlarged shape is 4 times the size of the perimeter of the original
shape.
4(b) 480 (cm2)

6 Reflection first then translation

AND
Translation first then reflection
 8 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 4

Key - Angles
Question Answer

1 



2 45°

3 1080°

4(a) (𝑎 =) 40°
AND
angles on a straight line (add up to 180°)
AND
angles in a kite add up to 360°
OR two angles in a kite are equal
OR a kite has a line of symmetry.

4(b) (𝑏 =) 25°

5 (𝑎 =) 76

(𝑏 =) 66

6 20

7 𝑛–2
180
180𝑛
360
(180𝑛 −) 360