CompetitivePractice + Mock

GCSE Mathematics

AQA / Edexcel / OCR · Higher tier · Grades 4–9

90
Minutes
20
Questions
710,000
Learners
~50% (Grade 4)
Pass mark
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From practice to the real exam

Verified sources
01
Check your tier
Higher (grades 4–9) for stronger candidates; Foundation (grades 1–5) otherwise. Schools usually decide based on Year 10 mocks. Common boards: AQA 8300, Edexcel 1MA1, OCR J560.
02
Cover the spec
Six content areas: Number, Algebra, Ratio & Proportion, Geometry & Measures, Probability, Statistics. Spec is published free by each board.
03
Use past papers
Every board releases past papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports free on their website. Past papers are the single highest-yield resource.
04
Sit at school
You don't register yourself — your school enters you. Three papers (one non-calculator + two calculator), 1h 30m each, sat in May/June.
05
Resits
If you don't reach grade 4 in English/Maths you must continue resitting until age 18 or until you pass. November resit available.
Official resources
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · 20 questions in the bank
Topic weights below mirror the real exam blueprint. To practise any single topic, use the Your study path panel on the right.
01Statistics & Probability
30%6 questions
02Algebra
20%4 questions
03Geometry & Measures
20%4 questions
04Number
15%3 questions
05Ratio & Proportion
15%3 questions
The experience

What to expect on test day

Timed simulation
Every mock runs under real exam time pressure. No pauses, no hints — exactly like the day.
Randomised questions
Every attempt draws fresh questions. You cannot memorise your way to a pass — you have to understand.
Integrity monitoring
Tab switches are logged in mock mode. Three switches auto-submits — same discipline as a real proctor.
Detailed results
Topic-by-topic breakdown, every answer explained, and a personalised 5-day study plan when you finish.
How to prepare

Competitive study playbook

Four habits that move the needle most — pulled from how high-scorers actually study.

01
Spend the first week entirely on your weakest topic — momentum follows confidence.
02
Previous-year papers are the single highest-ROI study tool. Treat them as gospel.
03
Strict time per question. Most failures are time-management failures, not knowledge failures.
04
For GS: daily current affairs reading is non-negotiable — even 15 minutes compounds.