CCEA GCSE Maths M3 Revision Resources
Free revision mats and a practice paper for the CCEA GCSE Maths M3 module test (Higher Tier) — created by qualified Northern Ireland teachers.
M3 Revision Resources
Everything below is free — download the revision mats and the practice paper.
M3 Revision Mats
Targeted practice questions covering the M3 content, with full worked answers.
M3 Practice Paper
A full practice paper in the style of the CCEA M3 module test, with a complete mark scheme.
What the M3 module test covers
M3 is the Higher Tier module test. It targets grades B, C*, C, D and E and assumes the content of M1 and M2. It is taken alongside the M7 completion test, and together M3 + M7 give a final GCSE grade in the range B–E.
How the M3 module test works
The M3 module test is a single written paper, sat with a calculator, lasting 2 hours. It is worth 45% of the GCSE, and the paired M7 completion test makes up the other 55%. Raw mark boundaries change slightly each year.
Exam structure
- Single written paper — 2 hours
- Calculator allowed throughout
- Module test — worth 45% of your final GCSE Maths grade
M3 frequently asked questions
What does the M3 module test cover?
M3 is the Higher Tier module test. It targets grades B, C*, C, D and E and assumes the content of M1 and M2. It is taken alongside the M7 completion test, and together M3 + M7 give a final GCSE grade in the range B–E.
What grade can M3 lead to?
M3 targets grades B, C*, C, D and E. Combined with the M7 completion test, the M3 + M7 route gives final GCSE grades in the range B–E.
Is a calculator allowed in M3?
Yes — the M3 module test is sat with a calculator throughout. (Note the paired M7 completion test has one non-calculator paper.)
How does M3 fit with M7?
M3 is worth 45% of the GCSE and the M7 completion test the other 55%. You sit both to complete the Higher Tier GCSE.
How should I revise for M3?
Work through the revision mats, then sit the practice paper under timed conditions and mark it with the answer key.
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 M3 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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