About Past Paper Quizzes – What are they for?

A Past Paper Quiz is an automated mark scheme.

The aims of a PPQ are to:

  • do a past paper online.
  • aid revision.
  • provide suggestions and guidance.
  • grade your answers.
  • provide feedback.
  • provide solutions to the exam questions.
In some of the questions there are differences between the structure of the quiz question compared with the question in the exam paper. The differences are needed to maximise the accuracy of the electronic marking and to assist you in answering.

These past paper quizzes are intended for practice and revision. Therefore, unlike the exam paper, the questions provide guidance and sometimes lead you through an answer. This should help but you may find that some questions expect a different method from your preferred method. For example, if an item is reduced by 40% in a sale, you may prefer to calculate the sale price by calculating 60% of the original. However, for revision purposes, and for the majority, a more basic method may be preferred, where you calculate 40% and then subtract that value from the original price. In a real exam you should use the method that you prefer.

You are recommended to answer some of the questions on paper before entering the answers online. In particular, you should practise writing out calculations, explaining your 'working' and drawing graphs and charts.

Practice Quiz

If you are not used to doing online maths tests and, particularly, if you have only ever completed multiple choice questions online, you are recommended to do the Practice Quiz. The first five questions practise a few question types, in particular the short-answer type. The remaining questions are about typing maths calculations. Typing even the most simple calculation needs practice. You have to follow the correct order of operations - the BODMAS rule. If you can use brackets on a scientific calculator or if you can type calculations with a graphics calculator then you should have no real problem.
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Accuracy of Marking

Note that there is no 100% accurate marking system. The grade/mark provided by an online quiz depends on a number of factors. You must follow the instructions as carefully as possible. Electronic and human marking both have advantages and disadvantages. Every effort has been made to achieve good accuracy and the resulting mark should compare well with manual marking. The electronically generated mark may be a better indication of your exam potential because your mark will reflect your ability to ‘take onboard’ and learn from the suggestions and guidance provided in the quiz. This website does not accept responsibility for any discrepancy between a manually marked and an electronically marked script.

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