Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA0/H (New Spec Functional Skills) 13th June 2012
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Re: GCSE Edexcel 1MA0H Mathematics A Higher TierI'm thinking of doing only past papers of the old specification, simply because the new ones are extremely hard and my teacher said, when a new specification comes out they always make the questions really hard but in the actual exam there nothing compared to the specification papers. Also, there are no past papers, so I thought I might as well use old past papers.
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Re: GCSE Edexcel 1MA0H Mathematics A Higher TierThere's a book for the new 1MA0 specification called 'Mathematics A Linear Practice Book: Targeting A and A*' which I'm working through; trouble is there are no answers, but it allows me to revise and then practice using my skills.(Original post by >Username<)
I'm thinking of doing only past papers of the old specification, simply because the new ones are extremely hard and my teacher said, when a new specification comes out they always make the questions really hard but in the actual exam there nothing compared to the specification papers. Also, there are no past papers, so I thought I might as well use old past papers.
What is everyone else doing?
In terms of grade boundaries, if the paper is anything like the specimen, I would say something like 160/200 for an A*, 145/200 for an A, 130 for a B... but to be honest I think that it's going to be easier and more like the old Edexcel Maths papers, so I'm going to work through a few of those. To get higher marks for the 5 marker questions, look at the mark scheme and see what you need to do for each mark; this is particularly useful for the QWC questions. -
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Re: GCSE Edexcel 1MA0H Mathematics A Higher TierHave you seen the mock papers? Imo, they are much easier than the specimen papers(Original post by ArtisticFlair)
There's a book for the new 1MA0 specification called 'Mathematics A Linear Practice Book: Targeting A and A*' which I'm working through; trouble is there are no answers, but it allows me to revise and then practice using my skills.
In terms of grade boundaries, if the paper is anything like the specimen, I would say something like 160/200 for an A*, 145/200 for an A, 130 for a B... but to be honest I think that it's going to be easier and more like the old Edexcel Maths papers, so I'm going to work through a few of those. To get higher marks for the 5 marker questions, look at the mark scheme and see what you need to do for each mark; this is particularly useful for the QWC questions.
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Re: GCSE Edexcel 1MA0H Mathematics A Higher Tier6038_Spec A A and A star.pdf(Original post by ArtisticFlair)
There's a book for the new 1MA0 specification called 'Mathematics A Linear Practice Book: Targeting A and A*' which I'm working through; trouble is there are no answers, -
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Re: GCSE Edexcel 1MA0H Mathematics A Higher TierSent me the mock papers please. Or link it to me.(Original post by usycool1)
Have you seen the mock papers? Imo, they are much easier than the specimen papers
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Re: GCSE Edexcel 1MA0H Mathematics A Higher TierI did them in school as my mock, so I don't have them on my computer or with me, I'm afraid(Original post by Freddy-Francis)
Sent me the mock papers please. Or link it to me.
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Re: GCSE Edexcel 1MA0H Mathematics A Higher Tiero.o(Original post by usycool1)
I did them in school as my mock, so I don't have them on my computer or with me, I'm afraid
Was it similiar to the past ones. I am sucking in my past papers too. gettting 60's
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Re: GCSE Edexcel 1MA0H Mathematics A Higher TierIt's usually 90 for a B and 124 for an A(Original post by ArtisticFlair)
There's a book for the new 1MA0 specification called 'Mathematics A Linear Practice Book: Targeting A and A*' which I'm working through; trouble is there are no answers, but it allows me to revise and then practice using my skills.
In terms of grade boundaries, if the paper is anything like the specimen, I would say something like 160/200 for an A*, 145/200 for an A, 130 for a B... but to be honest I think that it's going to be easier and more like the old Edexcel Maths papers, so I'm going to work through a few of those. To get higher marks for the 5 marker questions, look at the mark scheme and see what you need to do for each mark; this is particularly useful for the QWC questions. -
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Re: GCSE Edexcel 1MA0H Mathematics A Higher TierIt was very slightly harder than the past ones but not as hard as the specimen ones(Original post by Freddy-Francis)
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Was it similiar to the past ones. I am sucking in my past papers too. gettting 60's
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If I find the papers, I'll post them here although they may have my writing on them 
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Re: GCSE Edexcel 1MA0H Mathematics A Higher TierI don't know why but I am dreading this exam so badly
I want an A* sooo badly! I just did the november 2011 1380/3H non-calc paper and it was ridicuolously hard! I hateee the questions where they ask you to prove stuff.
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Re: GCSE Edexcel 1MA0H Mathematics A Higher TierDid you find a password in the end?(Original post by ArtisticFlair)
We need an Edexcel password! I've got a plan and may or may not return in a few hours with a PDF of the new 1MA0H mock papers... x -
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Re: GCSE Edexcel 1MA0H Mathematics A Higher TierDo you mean the questions when they ask us to prove that two triangles/shapes are congruent? If so, post the question and I will explain(Original post by Freddy-Francis)
Guys can anyone explain how shapes are congruent? I am sucking at it.
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Re: GCSE Edexcel 1MA0H Mathematics A Higher TierNo I've ordered them over the phone.. they'll be here by Thursday so should I scan them through and post the link to you? X(Original post by paperclip345)
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Re: GCSE Edexcel 1MA0H Mathematics A Higher TierWhat paper is that in?(Original post by mia_hilton)
Hi guys, how can i learn the proof of each of the circle theorems it's something i'm really struggling with
...help please!
