HHigher Tier
GCSE Maths Higher Papers
Challenging papers for grades 4-9. Full curriculum coverage including grade 9 stretch questions with detailed worked solutions.
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Higher tier covers the full GCSE specification including advanced topics only assessed at Higher. Papers include grade 9 "mastery" questions requiring deep mathematical reasoning.
✓ Advanced Algebra
- • Quadratic equations (formula, completing square)
- • Simultaneous equations (including quadratic)
- • Algebraic fractions
- • Functions and iteration
- • Proof
✓ Advanced Geometry
- • Circle theorems
- • Trigonometry (sine/cosine rule, 3D)
- • Vectors
- • Similarity and congruence proofs
- • Transformations of graphs
✓ Advanced Number
- • Surds
- • Negative and fractional indices
- • Bounds and error intervals
- • Compound and reverse percentages
✓ Advanced Statistics
- • Histograms
- • Cumulative frequency and box plots
- • Conditional probability
- • Tree diagrams and Venn diagrams
Grade 9 Stretch Questions
Our Higher tier papers include dedicated grade 9 questions that test mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and the ability to construct proofs.
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Multi-Step Problems
Requiring multiple concepts
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Geometric Proofs
Formal mathematical argument
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Unfamiliar Contexts
Novel problem situations
Higher Grade Boundaries
Higher tier papers assess grades 4-9. Typical grade distributions:
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4
Note: Actual grade boundaries vary by exam board and exam session.