8300 · AQA GCSE
8300/11
(Non-Calculator)
Mathematics · June 2022 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: AQA
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
2.5 / 5
240
270 min
Ratio, proportion and rates of change
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
240
Duration
270 min
Session difficulty
2.5 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The June 2022 examination series for the AQA GCSE Mathematics (8300) Foundation Tier consists of three papers: Paper 1 (Non-Calculator), Paper 2 (Calculator), and Paper 3 (Calculator).
Each paper carries 80 marks, making a total of 240 marks.
Overall, the papers presented a balanced mix of basic functional mathematics and more challenging conceptual tasks at the upper end of the assessment, which overlaps with the Higher Tier.
The overall difficulty is judged as moderate (3 out of 5 stars), offering ample opportunities for students of all abilities to demonstrate their mathematical knowledge.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
MathematicalAO2:
Weight: 3100%Reasoning, inteAO3:
Weight: 267%Solve Problems
Weight: 133%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
Method marks
Marks were frequently lost on long division and multiplication questions where students failed to show clear, structured working, meaning they could not score method marks if their final answer was incorrect.
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level 9
Approx. 89% of maximum mark
Level 8
Approx. 77% of maximum mark
Level 7
Approx. 65% of maximum mark
Level 6
Approx. 50% of maximum mark
Level 5
Approx. 36% of maximum mark
Level 4
Approx. 21% of maximum mark
Level 3
Approx. 14% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Match the expected response style for “out” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Circle” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Show” questions.
Match the expected response style for “down” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Draw” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Simplify” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.1
Min per mark: 1.1
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Ratio, proportion and rates of change
48 marks this session
Structure and calculation
30 marks this session
Mensuration and calculation
20 marks this session
Fractions, decimals and percentages
20 marks this session
Statistics
20 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Ratio, proportion and rates of change
Structure and calculation
Fractions, decimals and percentages
Structure and calculation (Number)
Fractions, decimals and percentages (Number)
Mensuration and calculation
Statistics
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1 (Non-Calculator):
Paper 2 (Calculator):
Paper 3 (Calculator):
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
- Marks were frequently lost on long division and multiplication questions where students failed to show clear, structured working, meaning they could not score method marks if their final answer was incorrect.
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Ratio, proportion and rates of change
48 marks this session
Practise in RevuiStructure and calculation
30 marks this session
Practise in RevuiMensuration and calculation
20 marks this session
Practise in RevuiFractions, decimals and percentages
20 marks this session
Practise in RevuiStatistics
20 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The June 2022 examination series for the AQA GCSE Mathematics (8300) Foundation Tier consists of three papers: Paper 1 (Non-Calculator), Paper 2 (Calculator), and Paper 3 (Calculator).
- 2Message
Each paper carries 80 marks, making a total of 240 marks.
- 3Message
Overall, the papers presented a balanced mix of basic functional mathematics and more challenging conceptual tasks at the upper end of the assessment, which overlaps with the Higher Tier.
- 4Message
The overall difficulty is judged as moderate (3 out of 5 stars), offering ample opportunities for students of all abilities to demonstrate their mathematical knowledge.
- 5Method
Marks were frequently lost on long division and multiplication questions where students failed to show clear, structured working, meaning they could not score m
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2022 2022
Mathematics
The June 2022 examination series for the AQA GCSE Mathematics (8300) Foundation Tier consists of three papers: Paper 1 (Non-Calculator), Paper 2 (Calculator), and Paper 3 (Calculator). Each paper carries 80 marks, making a total of 240 marks. Overall, the papers presented a balan
The June 2022 examination series for the AQA GCSE Mathematics (8300) Foundation Tier consists of three papers: Paper 1 (Non-Calculator), Paper 2 (Calculator), and Paper 3 (Calculator).
Each paper carries 80 marks, making a total of 240 marks.
Overall, the papers presented a balanced mix of basic functional mathematics and more challenging conceptual tasks at the upper end of the assessment, which overlaps with the Higher Tier.
- Total marks
- 240
- Duration
- 270 min
- Session difficulty
- 2.5 / 5
Session analysis
The June 2022 examination series for the AQA GCSE Mathematics (8300) Foundation Tier consists of three papers: Paper 1 (Non-Calculator), Paper 2 (Calculator), and Paper 3 (Calculator). Each paper carries 80 marks, making a total of 240 marks. Overall, the papers presented a balanced mix of basic functional mathematics and more challenging conceptual tasks at the upper end of the assessment, which overlaps with the Higher Tier. The overall difficulty is judged as moderate (3 out of 5 stars), offering ample opportunities for students of all abilities to demonstrate their mathematical knowledge.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1 (Non-Calculator):
Paper 2 (Calculator):
Paper 3 (Calculator):
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
75% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Structured / Multi-step
138·46·57%
Short Answer
74·37·31%
Multiple Choice
28·28·12%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 1 (Non-Calcul…
0.89 m/minPaper 2 (Calculator)
0.89 m/minTotal marks
160
Total time
180 min
Avg pace
0.89
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Simultaneous Equations
85%85%
Pythagoras' Theorem
80%80%
Vectors
75%75%
Paper analysis
The June 2022 examination series for the AQA GCSE Mathematics (8300) Foundation Tier consists of three papers: Paper 1 (Non-Calculator), Paper 2 (Calculator), and Paper 3 (Calculator). Each paper carries 80 marks, making a total of 240 marks. Overall, the papers presented a balanced mix of basic functional mathematics and more challenging conceptual tasks at the upper end of the assessment, which overlaps with the Higher Tier. The overall difficulty is judged as moderate (3 out of 5 stars), offering ample opportunities for students of all abilities to demonstrate their mathematical knowledge.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Total marks
- 80
- Weighting
- 33.33%
- Question types
- Short Answer / Fill-in, Structured Working / Calculation
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.