Is Edexcel GCSE Maths 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 3 Higher an official exam paper?

No. It is an original StudyVector predicted-practice paper for revision. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed, and students should still revise the full specification.

How many marks and questions are in this predicted paper?

This paper has 80 marks across 19 questions and is designed for a 90-minute practice session.

What are the GCSE Mathematics Paper 3 Higher predictions for 2026?

StudyVector's 2026 GCSE Mathematics Paper 3 Higher predicted paper focuses on quadratics, circle theorems, ratio, probability trees, problem solving. This is an independent, Edexcel-style predicted-practice paper modelled on the published specification — it is not a leaked paper and is not official.

What is the GCSE Mathematics Paper 3 Higher format (1MA1/3H)?

GCSE Mathematics Paper 3 Higher (1MA1/3H) is 80 marks over 90 minutes. 1MA1/3H model: 80 marks, 90 minutes.

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This page hosts StudyVector’s independent 2026 GCSE Mathematics Paper 3 Higher predicted-practice paper modelled on 1MA1/3H,80 marks over 90 minutes. Predicted focus topics: quadratics, circle theorems, ratio, probability trees, problem solving. It is not an official paper, not a leaked paper and not a guarantee — students should still revise the full specification and verify against official past papers from Pearson Edexcel.

Qualification: GCSE Mathematics
Exam board model: Pearson Edexcel
Paper code: 1MA1/3H
Total marks: 80 marks
Time allowed: 90 minutes
Last reviewed: 16 May 2026

StudyVector is independent revision support, not affiliated with AQA, Edexcel, OCR, JCQ or any exam provider. Always verify topic coverage with your exam-board specification.

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Edexcel GCSE Maths 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 3 Higher

Q: Which topics are likely to come up in GCSE Mathematics Paper 3 Higher 2026?

Based on the Edexcel-style structure and recent paper patterns, StudyVector's prediction prioritises: quadratics; circle theorems; ratio; probability trees; problem solving. Students should still revise the full specification because exam boards rotate topics.

GCSE Mathematics · Edexcel-style · 90 minutes · 80 marks

Modelled component: 1MA1/3H · Tier: Higher · Calculator permitted

1MA1/3H 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.

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

AI-generated practice paper. Not an official Edexcel-style paper, not leaked exam content, and not an exam-board endorsement.

Predicted difficulty score (practice signal)

0–100 model (higher = more demanding)

Candidate focus topics (not guarantees)

quadratics
circle theorems
ratio
probability trees
problem solving

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0/19 questions attempted · score 0/80 (0%)

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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.
(Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 2 marks)
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.
(Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 2 marks)
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.
(Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 3 marks)
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.
(Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 3 marks)
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.
(Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 3 marks)
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.
(Total for Question SECTION-A6 is 4 marks)
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.
(Total for Question SECTION-A7 is 4 marks)
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.
(Total for Question SECTION-A8 is 4 marks)

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.
(Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 4 marks)
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.
(Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 4 marks)
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.
(Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 5 marks)
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.
(Total for Question SECTION-B4 is 5 marks)
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.
(Total for Question SECTION-B5 is 5 marks)
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.
(Total for Question SECTION-B6 is 6 marks)
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.
(Total for Question SECTION-B7 is 6 marks)

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.
(Total for Question SECTION-C1 is 5 marks)
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.
(Total for Question SECTION-C2 is 5 marks)
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.
(Total for Question SECTION-C3 is 5 marks)
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.
(Total for Question SECTION-C4 is 5 marks)

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Qualification

GCSE Mathematics

Exam board model

Pearson Edexcel

Paper code

1MA1/3H

Total marks

80 marks

Time allowed

90 minutes

Last reviewed

16 May 2026

StudyVector is independent revision support, not affiliated with AQA, Edexcel, OCR, JCQ or any exam provider. Always verify topic coverage with your exam-board specification.

Edexcel GCSE Maths 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 3 Higher

GCSE Mathematics · Edexcel-style · 90 minutes · 80 marks

Modelled component: 1MA1/3H · Tier: Higher · Calculator permitted

1MA1/3H model: 80 marks, 90 minutes.

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

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 2 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 2 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 3 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 3 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 3 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-A6 is 4 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-A7 is 4 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-A8 is 4 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 4 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 4 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 5 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-B4 is 5 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-B5 is 5 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-B6 is 6 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-B7 is 6 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-C1 is 5 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-C2 is 5 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-C3 is 5 marks)

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.

(Total for Question SECTION-C4 is 5 marks)