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This page hosts StudyVector’s independent 2026 GCSE Mathematics Paper 5 Higher predicted-practice paper modelled on J560/05,100 marks over 90 minutes. Predicted focus topics: non-calculator number, quadratics, ratio, circle theorems, probability. 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 OCR.

Qualification: GCSE Mathematics
Exam board model: OCR
Paper code: J560/05
Total marks: 100 marks
Time allowed: 90 minutes

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Is OCR GCSE Maths 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 5 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 100 marks across 21 questions and is designed for a 90-minute practice session.

What are the GCSE Mathematics Paper 5 Higher predictions for 2026?

StudyVector's 2026 GCSE Mathematics Paper 5 Higher predicted paper focuses on non-calculator number, quadratics, ratio, circle theorems, probability. This is an independent, OCR-style predicted-practice paper modelled on the published specification — it is not a leaked paper and is not official.

Which topics are likely to come up in GCSE Mathematics Paper 5 Higher 2026?

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

What is the GCSE Mathematics Paper 5 Higher format (J560/05)?

GCSE Mathematics Paper 5 Higher (J560/05) is 100 marks over 90 minutes. J560/05 model: 100 marks, 90 minutes.

Predicted paper

OCR GCSE Maths 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 5 Higher

GCSE Mathematics · OCR-style · 90 minutes · 100 marks

Modelled component: J560/05 · Tier: Higher · Non-calculator

J560/05 model: 100 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 OCR-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)

non-calculator number
quadratics
ratio
circle theorems
probability

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0/21 questions attempted · score 0/100 (0%)

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Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all the stages in your working.

Section A

Short questions — fluency and direct application. Answer ALL the 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)

Section B

Standard questions — reasoning and linked methods. Answer ALL the questions.

Question SECTION-B1 (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-B1 is 4 marks)
Question SECTION-B2 (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-B2 is 4 marks)
Question SECTION-B3 (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-B3 is 4 marks)
Question SECTION-B4 (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-B4 is 5 marks)
Question SECTION-B5 (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-B5 is 5 marks)
Question SECTION-B6 (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-B6 is 5 marks)
Question SECTION-B7 (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-B7 is 6 marks)
Question SECTION-B8 (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-B8 is 6 marks)

Section C

Extended problem-solving questions. Answer ALL the questions.

Question SECTION-C1 (6 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 6 marks)
Question SECTION-C2 (6 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 6 marks)
Question SECTION-C3 (7 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 7 marks)
Question SECTION-C4 (7 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 7 marks)
Question SECTION-C5 (7 marks)
GCSE Statistics & Probability problem. A sample of 97 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-C5 is 7 marks)
Question SECTION-C6 (7 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-C6 is 7 marks)

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Predicted paper FAQs

Is OCR GCSE Maths 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 5 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 100 marks across 21 questions and is designed for a 90-minute practice session.

What are the GCSE Mathematics Paper 5 Higher predictions for 2026?

Which topics are likely to come up in GCSE Mathematics Paper 5 Higher 2026?

What is the GCSE Mathematics Paper 5 Higher format (J560/05)?

GCSE Mathematics Paper 5 Higher (J560/05) is 100 marks over 90 minutes. J560/05 model: 100 marks, 90 minutes.

OCR GCSE Maths 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 5 Higher

GCSE Mathematics · OCR-style · 90 minutes · 100 marks

Modelled component: J560/05 · Tier: Higher · Non-calculator

J560/05 model: 100 marks, 90 minutes.

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

Section A

Short questions — fluency and direct application. Answer ALL the 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)

Section B

Standard questions — reasoning and linked methods. Answer ALL the questions.

Question SECTION-B1 (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-B1 is 4 marks)

Question SECTION-B2 (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-B2 is 4 marks)

Question SECTION-B3 (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-B3 is 4 marks)

Question SECTION-B4 (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-B4 is 5 marks)

Question SECTION-B5 (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-B5 is 5 marks)

Question SECTION-B6 (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-B6 is 5 marks)

Question SECTION-B7 (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-B7 is 6 marks)

Question SECTION-B8 (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-B8 is 6 marks)

Section C

Extended problem-solving questions. Answer ALL the questions.

Question SECTION-C1 (6 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 6 marks)

Question SECTION-C2 (6 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 6 marks)

Question SECTION-C3 (7 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 7 marks)

Question SECTION-C4 (7 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 7 marks)

Question SECTION-C5 (7 marks)

GCSE Statistics & Probability problem. A sample of 97 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-C5 is 7 marks)

Question SECTION-C6 (7 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-C6 is 7 marks)