CCEA GCSE Maths M1 Revision Resources
Free revision mats for the CCEA GCSE Maths M1 module test (Foundation Tier) — created by qualified Northern Ireland teachers.
M1 Revision Resources
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M1 Revision Mats
Targeted practice questions covering the M1 content, with full worked answers.
What the M1 module test covers
M1 is the first Foundation Tier module test. It targets grades D, E, F and G and covers the core Foundation content — number, algebra, geometry and measures, and handling data. M1 combines with a completion test to make up the full GCSE: the two Foundation completion tests are M5 and M6, and if you are aiming for a grade C, pairing M1 with M6 is a common route.
How the M1 module test works
The M1 module test is a single written paper, sat with a calculator, lasting 1 hour 45 minutes. It is worth 45% of the GCSE, and a Foundation completion test (M5 or M6) makes up the other 55%. Raw mark boundaries change slightly each year.
Exam structure
- Single written paper — 1 hour 45 minutes
- Calculator allowed throughout
- Module test — worth 45% of your final GCSE Maths grade
M1 frequently asked questions
What does the M1 module test cover?
M1 is the first Foundation Tier module test. It targets grades D, E, F and G and covers the core Foundation content — number, algebra, geometry and measures, and handling data. M1 combines with a completion test to make up the full GCSE: the two Foundation completion tests are M5 and M6, and if you are aiming for a grade C, pairing M1 with M6 is a common route.
What grade can M1 lead to?
M1 targets grades D, E, F and G as a module test. Your overall GCSE grade comes from M1 plus a completion test, and a grade C needs 240 UMS in total. A strong M1 result — a high D, around 100 UMS — keeps a grade C well within reach, especially when paired with the M6 completion test.
Is a calculator allowed in M1?
Yes — the M1 module test is sat with a calculator throughout. (The completion test you take alongside it has one non-calculator paper.)
How does M1 fit with the completion tests?
M1 is worth 45% of the GCSE and a Foundation completion test (M5 or M6) the other 55%. If you are targeting a grade C, M1 paired with M6 is a common combination — a total of 240 UMS gives a grade C overall.
Is there an M1 practice paper?
Not yet — but the revision mats above cover the full M1 content. For exam-style practice, our tutors can help.
Where can I find extra revision resources?
Corbettmaths is the best free site for extra revision. They have a CCEA-specific page for this unit, with videos and practice questions: Corbettmaths CCEA M1 Revision.
The other CCEA GCSE Maths modules
CCEA GCSE Maths is sat as a module test plus a completion test. Your school chooses the tier and the pairing.
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