Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/H (New Spec Functional Skills) 13th June 2012

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  1. mohamedksmaar's Avatar
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    Re: Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/H (New Spec Functional Skills) 13th June 2012
    how did everyone do?
    and when will there be an unofficial mark scheme up?
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    Re: Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/H (New Spec Functional Skills) 13th June 2012
    (Original post by mohamedksmaar)
    how did everyone do?
    and when will there be an unofficial mark scheme up?
    http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show....php?t=2030944
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    Re: Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/H (New Spec Functional Skills) 13th June 2012
    Dont worry I won't talk about the actual q's yet buy in general how did everyone find it?
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    Re: Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/H (New Spec Functional Skills) 13th June 2012
    (Original post by jammymonkey)
    Dont worry I won't talk about the actual q's yet buy in general how did everyone find it?
    I think we are allowed to talk about the questions now...

    but i found it really easy until i got to the last 3 questions I'm just praying it hasn't costed me my A/A* :angelblush: , how about you?
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    (Original post by LjWol)
    I think we are allowed to talk about the questions now...

    but i found it really easy until i got to the last 3 questions I'm just praying it hasn't costed me my A/A* :angelblush: , how about you?
    The paper was wonderful!!! An absolute Godsend i must say. Have you marked your paper with the unofficial mark scheme yet? How did you do? And don't worry, i'm sure you'll achieve your A/A*
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    The paper was wonderful!!! An absolute Godsend i must say. Have you marked your paper with the unofficial mark scheme yet? How did you do? And don't worry, i'm sure you'll achieve your A/A*
    No, Do you have a link for it?
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    Re: Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/H (New Spec Functional Skills) 13th June 2012
    (Original post by lebron_23)
    Yes, check Mr M's mark scheme..

    http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show....php?t=2030944
    I did the modular do you know of any mark scheme for it?
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    (Original post by LjWol)
    I did the modular do you know of any mark scheme for it?
    Oh, sorry i'm not aware of any mark scheme available for that
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    Re: Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/H (New Spec Functional Skills) 13th June 2012
    OMG, i think i actually did well in this exam and the grade boundries are incredibly low! .. well estimated to be xD
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    OMG, i think i actually did well in this exam and the grade boundries are incredibly low! .. well estimated to be xD
    What do you estimate the grade boundaries to be? And how did you do in both papers?
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    Re: Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/H (New Spec Functional Skills) 13th June 2012
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    What do you estimate the grade boundaries to be? And how did you do in both papers?
    The head of maths at my school said an A* will possibly be around 158/159 meaning around 80 on each paper .. i think i got like 84 on the non calc and 90-ish on the calc
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    Re: Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/H (New Spec Functional Skills) 13th June 2012
    Peeps, for Q13, about finding angle "x" between the octagon and the hexagon, what did you guys get?

    I got 135 degrees, anyone get the same?
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    (Original post by TW2112)
    Peeps, for Q13, about finding angle "x" between the octagon and the hexagon, what did you guys get?

    I got 135 degrees, anyone get the same?
    The answer was 105 degrees I think


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    Re: Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/H (New Spec Functional Skills) 13th June 2012
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    The answer was 105 degrees I think


    This was posted from The Student Room's iPhone/iPad App
    Yes 105 degrees.
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    Re: Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/H (New Spec Functional Skills) 13th June 2012
    Maths down ...statistics to go...
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    Re: Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/H (New Spec Functional Skills) 13th June 2012
    is their an unnofficial mark scheme up for the calculator paper yet?
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    Re: Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/H (New Spec Functional Skills) 13th June 2012
    what grades are people aiming for I was aiming for an A/A* and I think I've got around an A because I've got about 170/200 I think. What grade would that be?
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    Re: Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/H (New Spec Functional Skills) 13th June 2012
    Hi



    YEESSS!!!! I GOT THE 1000TH AND 2000TH POST HAHA VICTORYYYYYY!!!!!!!
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    Re: Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/H (New Spec Functional Skills) 13th June 2012
    (Original post by Zozzy)
    is their an unnofficial mark scheme up for the calculator paper yet?
    Yep it's on this thread http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show....php?t=2030944
    Last edited by mia_hilton; 14-06-2012 at 17:31.
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