Welcome to our comprehensive Maths Level 1 Functional Skills past papers hub. Here, you’ll find a full range of past papers and practice sets from awarding bodies such as Edexcel, City & Guilds, AQA, NCFE, TQUK, and Open Awards. Each section features downloadable question papers and detailed mark schemes – perfect for exam preparation, familiarity with question formats, and tracking your self-assessed progress.
Below is a breakdown of all available past papers by awarding body. Click on any provider to explore downloadable materials organised by exam type and including answer resources.
Past papers by awarding body
Edexcel Past Papers
Edexcel’s Level 1 Maths papers include structured past papers and practice sets, covering both calculator and non-calculator formats where applicable. Each comes with an accompanying mark scheme. We recommend attempting papers under timed conditions, then reviewing your answers with the mark schemes to identify areas for improvement.
Edexcel Maths Level 1 Past Papers
Find all of the Edexcel Maths Level 1 Past Papers and Mark Schemes below.
| Past paper | Question paper | Mark scheme |
| Past paper 1 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past paper 2 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past paper 3 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past paper 4 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past paper 6 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past paper 7 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past paper 8 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past paper 9 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past paper 10 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Practice Set 1 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Practice Set 2 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Practice Set 3 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
City and Guilds Past Papers
City & Guilds offers a series of sample papers tailored to replicate real exam scenarios. Each sample includes a question paper and mark scheme. These are ideal for building foundational skills in numeracy, problem-solving, and exam technique.
City and Guilds Maths Level 1 Past Papers
Find all of the City and Guilds Maths Level 1 Past Papers and Mark Schemes below.
| Past paper | Question paper | Mark scheme |
| Sample 1 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Sample 2 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Sample 3 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Sample 4 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
AQA Past Papers
AQA past papers span several exam sessions, from early 2020 through March 2023. You’ll find sets for both calculator and non-calculator formats. Working from the most recent to older papers helps you adapt to changes in format and build confidence across a variety of question styles.
AQA Maths Level 1 Past Papers
Find all of the AQA Maths Level 1 Past Papers and Mark Schemes below.
| Past paper | Question paper | Mark scheme download |
| March 2023 Paper 1 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| March 2023 Paper 2 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| January 2023 Paper 1 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| January 2023 Paper 2 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| November 2022 Paper 1 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| November 2022 Paper 2 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| June 2022 Paper 1 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| June 2022 Paper 2 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| March 2022 Paper 1 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| March 2022 Paper 2 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| January 2022 Paper 1 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| January 2022 Paper 2 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| November 2021 Paper 1 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| November 2021 Paper 2 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| March 2020 Paper 1 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| March 2020 Paper 2 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| January 2020 Paper 1 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| January 2020 Paper 2 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Sample Paper (Calculator) | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Sample Paper (Non-calculator) | Past paper | Mark scheme |
NCFE Past Papers
NCFE past papers are split into Section A and Section B, offering a breakdown by topic and difficulty. These cover sessions back to late 2019. Pair each paper with its mark scheme to reinforce learning and assess your answers accurately.
NCFE Maths Level 1 Past Papers
Find all of the NCFE Maths Level 1 Past Papers and Mark Schemes below.
| Past paper | Question paper | Mark scheme download |
| 2023 Section A | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| 2023 Section B | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| September 2020 Section A | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| September 2020 Section B | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| February 2020 Section A | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| February 2020 Section B | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| December 2019 Section A | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| December 2019 Section B | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| October 2019 Section A | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| October 2019 Section B | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Practice Paper 1 Section A | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Practice Paper 1 Section B | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Practice Paper 2 Section A | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Practice Paper 2 Section B | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Practice Paper Section A | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Practice Paper Section B | Past paper | Mark scheme |
TQUK Past Papers
TQUK provides both numbered past papers and sample sets – complete with mark schemes – for systematic practice. These papers escalate in complexity, helping you gradually build numerical confidence and technique.
TQUK Maths Level 1 Past Papers
Find all of the TQUK Maths Level 1 Past Papers and Mark Schemes below.
| Past paper | Question paper | Mark scheme download |
| Sample Paper 1 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Sample Paper 2 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past Paper 1 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past Paper 2 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past Paper 3 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past Paper 4 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past Paper 5 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past Paper 6 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past Paper 7 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past Paper 8 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Past Paper 9 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
Open Awards Past Papers
Open Awards includes mock exams and past papers styled to match actual test conditions, each with full mark schemes. These resources are especially valuable for simulating exam timing and structure in your revision sessions.
Open Awards Maths Level 1 Past Papers
Find all of the Open Awards Maths Level 1 Past Papers and Mark Schemes below.
| Past paper | Question paper | Mark scheme |
| Mock Exam 1 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Mock Exam 2 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Mock Exam 3 | Past paper | Mark scheme |
| Exam 2000 | Past paper | Mark scheme |