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This paper has 100 marks across 14 questions and is designed for a 120-minute practice session.

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AQA A-Level Maths 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

A-Level Mathematics · AQA-style · 120 minutes · 100 marks

Modelled component: 7357/1 · Calculator permitted

7357/1 model: 100 marks, 120 minutes.

Prediction type: predicted_paper · Evidence mode: historical · Full-length original StudyVector predicted-practice paper modelled on public exam-board structure. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed.

Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.

Predicted difficulty score (practice signal)

0–100 model (higher = more demanding)

Candidate focus topics (not guarantees)

proof
calculus
trigonometry
sequences
numerical methods

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Section A: Pure Mathematics

Pure mathematics questions with a gradient of difficulty. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS1 (3 marks)
A-Level Algebra & Functions problem. Answer this exam-style question on Algebra & Functions. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS2 (4 marks)
A-Level Coordinate Geometry problem. Answer this exam-style question on Coordinate Geometry. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS3 (5 marks)
A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 4x^2 + 5x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS4 (5 marks)
A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 5x^2 + 6x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS5 (6 marks)
A-Level Trigonometry problem. Answer this exam-style question on Trigonometry. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS6 (7 marks)
A-Level Sequences & Series problem. Answer this exam-style question on Sequences & Series. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS7 (8 marks)
A-Level Proof problem. Answer this exam-style question on Proof. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS8 (9 marks)
A-Level Numerical Methods problem. Answer this exam-style question on Numerical Methods. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS9 (10 marks)
A-Level Algebra & Functions problem. Answer this exam-style question on Algebra & Functions. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS10 (12 marks)
A-Level Coordinate Geometry problem. Answer this exam-style question on Coordinate Geometry. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS11 (7 marks)
A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 12x^2 + 13x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS12 (10 marks)
A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 13x^2 + 14x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS13 (7 marks)
A-Level Trigonometry problem. Answer this exam-style question on Trigonometry. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS14 (7 marks)
A-Level Sequences & Series problem. Answer this exam-style question on Sequences & Series. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

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AQA A-Level Maths 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

A-Level Mathematics · AQA-style · 120 minutes · 100 marks

Modelled component: 7357/1 · Calculator permitted

7357/1 model: 100 marks, 120 minutes.

Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.

Section A: Pure Mathematics

Pure mathematics questions with a gradient of difficulty. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS1 (3 marks)

A-Level Algebra & Functions problem. Answer this exam-style question on Algebra & Functions. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS2 (4 marks)

A-Level Coordinate Geometry problem. Answer this exam-style question on Coordinate Geometry. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS3 (5 marks)

A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 4x^2 + 5x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS4 (5 marks)

A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 5x^2 + 6x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS5 (6 marks)

A-Level Trigonometry problem. Answer this exam-style question on Trigonometry. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS6 (7 marks)

A-Level Sequences & Series problem. Answer this exam-style question on Sequences & Series. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS7 (8 marks)

A-Level Proof problem. Answer this exam-style question on Proof. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS8 (9 marks)

A-Level Numerical Methods problem. Answer this exam-style question on Numerical Methods. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS9 (10 marks)

A-Level Algebra & Functions problem. Answer this exam-style question on Algebra & Functions. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS10 (12 marks)

A-Level Coordinate Geometry problem. Answer this exam-style question on Coordinate Geometry. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS11 (7 marks)

A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 12x^2 + 13x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS12 (10 marks)

A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 13x^2 + 14x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS13 (7 marks)

A-Level Trigonometry problem. Answer this exam-style question on Trigonometry. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS14 (7 marks)

A-Level Sequences & Series problem. Answer this exam-style question on Sequences & Series. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.