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AQA GCSE Maths 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 2 Higher
GCSE Mathematics · AQA-style · 90 minutes · 80 marks
Modelled component: 8300/2H · Tier: Higher · Calculator permitted
8300/2H model: 80 marks, 90 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.
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0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- simultaneous equations
- ratio and proportion
- circle theorems
- tree diagrams
- calculator checks
I completed a StudyVector GCSE Mathematics derived predicted-practice paper (2026) and scored 0/80. This is practice-only and not an official paper:
Section A
Short questions — non-calculator skills. Answer ALL questions.
Question SECTION-A1 (2 marks)
GCSE Number problem. Answer this exam-style question on Number. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A2 (2 marks)
GCSE Algebra problem. Answer this exam-style question on Algebra. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A3 (3 marks)
GCSE Ratio & Proportion problem. Answer this exam-style question on Ratio & Proportion. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A4 (3 marks)
GCSE Geometry & Measures problem. Answer this exam-style question on Geometry & Measures. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A5 (3 marks)
GCSE Statistics & Probability problem. A sample of 52 students is used to test a claim about revision time. The summary statistic is compared with a 5% significance level. (a) State suitable hypotheses. (b) Carry out the required calculation or decision step. (c) Interpret the result in the context of the claim.
Question SECTION-A6 (4 marks)
GCSE Number problem. Answer this exam-style question on Number. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A7 (4 marks)
GCSE Algebra problem. Answer this exam-style question on Algebra. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A8 (4 marks)
GCSE Ratio & Proportion problem. Answer this exam-style question on Ratio & Proportion. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Section B
Standard questions — procedural and reasoning. Answer ALL questions.
Question SECTION-B1 (4 marks)
GCSE Geometry & Measures problem. Answer this exam-style question on Geometry & Measures. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-B2 (4 marks)
GCSE Statistics & Probability problem. A sample of 67 students is used to test a claim about revision time. The summary statistic is compared with a 5% significance level. (a) State suitable hypotheses. (b) Carry out the required calculation or decision step. (c) Interpret the result in the context of the claim.
Question SECTION-B3 (5 marks)
GCSE Number problem. Answer this exam-style question on Number. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-B4 (5 marks)
GCSE Algebra problem. Answer this exam-style question on Algebra. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-B5 (5 marks)
GCSE Ratio & Proportion problem. Answer this exam-style question on Ratio & Proportion. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-B6 (6 marks)
GCSE Geometry & Measures problem. Answer this exam-style question on Geometry & Measures. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-B7 (6 marks)
GCSE Statistics & Probability problem. A sample of 82 students is used to test a claim about revision time. The summary statistic is compared with a 5% significance level. (a) State suitable hypotheses. (b) Carry out the required calculation or decision step. (c) Interpret the result in the context of the claim.
Section C
Multi-step and problem-solving questions. Answer ALL questions.
Question SECTION-C1 (5 marks)
GCSE Number problem. Answer this exam-style question on Number. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-C2 (5 marks)
GCSE Algebra problem. Answer this exam-style question on Algebra. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-C3 (5 marks)
GCSE Ratio & Proportion problem. Answer this exam-style question on Ratio & Proportion. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-C4 (5 marks)
GCSE Geometry & Measures problem. Answer this exam-style question on Geometry & Measures. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
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