CCEA GCSE Maths M6 Revision Resources
Free CCEA GCSE Maths M6 revision resources written by qualified Northern Ireland teachers. Download the revision mat, practice paper and free M6–M8 booklet below.
Free M6 Revision Resources
Everything below is free — download the revision mat, practice paper and the M6–M8 booklet.
M6 Revision Mat
Topic-by-topic revision mat covering the M6 content.
What M6 Covers
Number & algebra: number systems, binary conversion, index laws, trial and improvement, linear inequalities, rearranging formulae, the nth term, simultaneous equations and quadratic graphs.
Geometry & measures: bearings, angles in polygons, transformations, congruence, ruler-and-compass constructions and loci.
Handling data: listing outcomes, relative frequency, experimental vs theoretical probability and sample size.
Our M6 revision resources focus on the M6 content.
How the M6 Exam Works
The M6 exam covers both M5 and M6 topics, and assumes knowledge from M1 and M2. It is the Foundation Tier Completion Test (grades C*, C, D, E, F and G), and combines with one modular test (M1–M4) for your final grade — the recommended pairing is M2 + M6.
Exam structure
- Paper 1: No calculator, 1 hour
- Paper 2: Calculator, 1 hour
- Completion test — 55% of your final GCSE Maths grade
M6 Frequently Asked Questions
What grades can M6 give you?
M6 is the Foundation Tier Completion Test, targeting grades C*, C, D, E, F and G.
How is M6 assessed?
Two papers in one session — Paper 1 (no calculator, 1 hour) then Paper 2 (with calculator, 1 hour). You bring your calculator; Paper 1 is collected before you start Paper 2.
What does the M6 exam cover?
The M6 exam covers both M5 and M6 topics, and assumes knowledge from M1 and M2.
What does M6 combine with?
Your final GCSE grade comes from one modular test (M1–M4, 45%) plus one completion test (M5–M8, 55%). The recommended pairing is M2 + M6, but any M1–M4 module can be combined.
What are the grade boundaries (UMS)?
At subject level (out of 400 UMS): A* ≈ 395 (set each year), A 320, B 292, C* 268, C 240, D 200, E 160, F 120, G 80.
Is M6 Foundation or Higher?
Foundation Tier.
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 M6 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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