AQA GCSE Maths Paper 2 2025 Mark Scheme Pdf

Get the official AQA GCSE Mathematics Foundation Tier Paper 2 Calculator mark scheme (8300/2F) from the June 2025 series — the final v1.0 examiner-approved document used to award marks across all 80 marks of the exam. This PDF includes full worked answers, method (M), accuracy (A), and independent (B) marks, plus follow-through (ft) and special case (SC) guidance for every question.

The mark scheme provides detailed examiner insight into how marks are awarded. For example, the *solutions on page 5* show exact answers for basic algebra (e.g. w = 11, x = 8), while the *guidance on page 9* explains how multi-mark questions like completing a bar chart are assessed using method and accuracy marks. Later sections (e.g. *pages 26–27*) demonstrate how estimation, percentages, and multi-step problem solving are marked, including acceptable ranges of answers and follow-through marking.

Use this mark scheme to mark your June 2025 Paper 2 attempts to real examiner standards — covering algebra, ratio, probability, graphs, geometry, trigonometry, and problem-solving. It clearly shows how marks are awarded step-by-step, helping you understand exactly where students gain or lose marks. Pair it with the matching AQA 8300/2F June 2025 question paper on markscheme.net for complete exam practice. Updated for the 2025/2026 academic year, optimised for mobile and desktop, and instantly downloadable from markscheme.net.

This document is designed for GCSE Maths Foundation Tier students preparing for the 2026 exam series, including Year 11 candidates targeting grades 4–5, resit learners improving from grade 3, and home-schooled students following the AQA 8300 specification. It is essential for understanding how marks are awarded in calculator-based exams.

It is also ideal for teachers, tutors, and revision providers who need accurate mark schemes for marking mocks, running exam walkthroughs, standardising grading, and diagnosing student misconceptions. Parents supporting structured revision at home can also use it to assess performance using official examiner criteria.