Is AQA A-Level Maths 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 3 an official exam paper?

No. It is an original StudyVector predicted-practice paper for revision. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed, and students should still revise the full specification.

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This paper has 100 marks across 13 questions and is designed for a 120-minute practice session.

What are the A-Level Mathematics Paper 3 predictions for 2026?

StudyVector's 2026 A-Level Mathematics Paper 3 predicted paper focuses on statistics, mechanics, hypothesis testing, kinematics, normal distribution. This is an independent, AQA-style predicted-practice paper modelled on the published specification — it is not a leaked paper and is not official.

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A-Level Mathematics Paper 3 (7357/3) is 100 marks over 120 minutes. 7357/3 model: 100 marks, 120 minutes.

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This page hosts StudyVector’s independent 2026 A-Level Mathematics Paper 3 predicted-practice paper modelled on 7357/3,100 marks over 120 minutes. Predicted focus topics: statistics, mechanics, hypothesis testing, kinematics, normal distribution. It is not an official paper, not a leaked paper and not a guarantee — students should still revise the full specification and verify against official past papers from AQA.

Qualification: A-Level Mathematics
Exam board model: AQA
Paper code: 7357/3
Total marks: 100 marks
Time allowed: 120 minutes
Last reviewed: 16 May 2026

StudyVector is independent revision support, not affiliated with AQA, Edexcel, OCR, JCQ or any exam provider. Always verify topic coverage with your exam-board specification.

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AQA A-Level Maths 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 3

Q: Which topics are likely to come up in A-Level Mathematics Paper 3 2026?

Based on the AQA-style structure and recent paper patterns, StudyVector's prediction prioritises: statistics; mechanics; hypothesis testing; kinematics; normal distribution. Students should still revise the full specification because exam boards rotate topics.

A-Level Mathematics · AQA-style · 120 minutes · 100 marks

Modelled component: 7357/3 · Calculator permitted

7357/3 model: 100 marks, 120 minutes.

Prediction type: predicted_paper · Evidence mode: historical · Full-length original StudyVector predicted-practice paper modelled on public exam-board structure. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed.

Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.

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Predicted difficulty score (practice signal)

0–100 model (higher = more demanding)

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statistics
mechanics
hypothesis testing
kinematics
normal distribution

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Section A: Pure Mathematics

Pure mathematics questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS1 (3 marks)
A-Level Algebra & Functions problem. Answer this exam-style question on Algebra & Functions. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS2 (4 marks)
A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 3x^2 + 4x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS3 (5 marks)
A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 4x^2 + 5x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS4 (6 marks)
A-Level vectors problem. Points A, B and C have position vectors a = (5, 1, -1), b = (7, 4, 2) and c = (1, 6, 3). (a) Find vector AB. (b) Find the scalar product AB · AC. (c) Use your result to comment on the angle BAC.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS5 (7 marks)
A-Level Statistical Sampling problem. A sample of 52 students is used to test a claim about revision time. The summary statistic is compared with a 5% significance level. (a) State suitable hypotheses. (b) Carry out the required calculation or decision step. (c) Interpret the result in the context of the claim.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS6 (8 marks)
A-Level Data Presentation problem. Answer this exam-style question on Data Presentation. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS7 (10 marks)
A-Level Probability problem. A sample of 58 students is used to test a claim about revision time. The summary statistic is compared with a 5% significance level. (a) State suitable hypotheses. (b) Carry out the required calculation or decision step. (c) Interpret the result in the context of the claim.
Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS8 (12 marks)
A-Level Statistical Distributions problem. A sample of 61 students is used to test a claim about revision time. The summary statistic is compared with a 5% significance level. (a) State suitable hypotheses. (b) Carry out the required calculation or decision step. (c) Interpret the result in the context of the claim.

Section B: Statistics

Statistics, probability and data interpretation questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-B-STATISTICS1 (5 marks)
A-Level Hypothesis Testing problem. A sample of 64 students is used to test a claim about revision time. The summary statistic is compared with a 5% significance level. (a) State suitable hypotheses. (b) Carry out the required calculation or decision step. (c) Interpret the result in the context of the claim.
Question SECTION-B-STATISTICS2 (8 marks)
A-Level Algebra & Functions problem. Answer this exam-style question on Algebra & Functions. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.
Question SECTION-B-STATISTICS3 (10 marks)
A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 12x^2 + 13x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.
Question SECTION-B-STATISTICS4 (10 marks)
A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 13x^2 + 14x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.
Question SECTION-B-STATISTICS5 (12 marks)
A-Level vectors problem. Points A, B and C have position vectors a = (14, 1, -1), b = (16, 4, 2) and c = (1, 15, 3). (a) Find vector AB. (b) Find the scalar product AB · AC. (c) Use your result to comment on the angle BAC.

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Qualification

A-Level Mathematics

Exam board model

AQA

Paper code

7357/3

Total marks

100 marks

Time allowed

120 minutes

Last reviewed

16 May 2026

StudyVector is independent revision support, not affiliated with AQA, Edexcel, OCR, JCQ or any exam provider. Always verify topic coverage with your exam-board specification.

AQA A-Level Maths 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 3

A-Level Mathematics · AQA-style · 120 minutes · 100 marks

Modelled component: 7357/3 · Calculator permitted

7357/3 model: 100 marks, 120 minutes.

Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.

Section A: Pure Mathematics

Pure mathematics questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS1 (3 marks)

A-Level Algebra & Functions problem. Answer this exam-style question on Algebra & Functions. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS2 (4 marks)

A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 3x^2 + 4x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS3 (5 marks)

A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 4x^2 + 5x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS4 (6 marks)

A-Level vectors problem. Points A, B and C have position vectors a = (5, 1, -1), b = (7, 4, 2) and c = (1, 6, 3). (a) Find vector AB. (b) Find the scalar product AB · AC. (c) Use your result to comment on the angle BAC.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS5 (7 marks)

A-Level Statistical Sampling problem. A sample of 52 students is used to test a claim about revision time. The summary statistic is compared with a 5% significance level. (a) State suitable hypotheses. (b) Carry out the required calculation or decision step. (c) Interpret the result in the context of the claim.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS6 (8 marks)

A-Level Data Presentation problem. Answer this exam-style question on Data Presentation. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS7 (10 marks)

A-Level Probability problem. A sample of 58 students is used to test a claim about revision time. The summary statistic is compared with a 5% significance level. (a) State suitable hypotheses. (b) Carry out the required calculation or decision step. (c) Interpret the result in the context of the claim.

Question SECTION-A-PURE-MATHEMATICS8 (12 marks)

A-Level Statistical Distributions problem. A sample of 61 students is used to test a claim about revision time. The summary statistic is compared with a 5% significance level. (a) State suitable hypotheses. (b) Carry out the required calculation or decision step. (c) Interpret the result in the context of the claim.

Section B: Statistics

Statistics, probability and data interpretation questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-B-STATISTICS1 (5 marks)

A-Level Hypothesis Testing problem. A sample of 64 students is used to test a claim about revision time. The summary statistic is compared with a 5% significance level. (a) State suitable hypotheses. (b) Carry out the required calculation or decision step. (c) Interpret the result in the context of the claim.

Question SECTION-B-STATISTICS2 (8 marks)

A-Level Algebra & Functions problem. Answer this exam-style question on Algebra & Functions. You should show clear working, justify each step and give your final answer in a suitable form.

Question SECTION-B-STATISTICS3 (10 marks)

A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 12x^2 + 13x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.

Question SECTION-B-STATISTICS4 (10 marks)

A-Level differentiation problem. The curve C has equation y = x^3 - 13x^2 + 14x + 4. (a) Find dy/dx. (b) Find the coordinates of any stationary points. (c) Determine the nature of one stationary point.

Question SECTION-B-STATISTICS5 (12 marks)

A-Level vectors problem. Points A, B and C have position vectors a = (14, 1, -1), b = (16, 4, 2) and c = (1, 15, 3). (a) Find vector AB. (b) Find the scalar product AB · AC. (c) Use your result to comment on the angle BAC.