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Tessellations (F)

The document provides examples of tessellations questions that may appear in an Edexcel Maths GCSE exam. It includes examples of hexagon and trapezium tessellations to draw, as well as mark schemes and guidance for examiners. The document provides sample questions and answers on tessellations.

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Tessellations (F)

The document provides examples of tessellations questions that may appear in an Edexcel Maths GCSE exam. It includes examples of hexagon and trapezium tessellations to draw, as well as mark schemes and guidance for examiners. The document provides sample questions and answers on tessellations.

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Edexcel Maths GCSE - Tessellations (F) PhysicsAndMathsTutor.

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Q1. Harry buys some tiles so that he can tile his bathroom floor.
One of the tiles is drawn on the grid below.

On the grid below show how the tiles will tessellate.


You should draw at least 6 tiles.

(Total 2 marks)

Q2. On the grid, show how this trapezium tessellates.


You should draw at least 6 trapeziums.

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(Total 2 marks)

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M1.

Working Answer Mark Additional Guidance

Correct 2 M1 for extra hexagons in vertical plane or at points


tessellation in horizontal plane or 1 hexagon meets another on
a diagonal plane

A1 for at least 6 hexagons tessellating correctly

Total for Question: 2 marks

M2.

Answer Mark Additional Guidance

Correct tessellation 2 B2 for at least 6 correct shapes (including initial shape)


correctly tessellating
(B1 for at least 4 correct shapes
(including initial shape) correctly tessellating)

Total for Question: 2 marks

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E2. Many candidates were able show how the trapezium tessellates. Most drew at least 6
trapeziums (including the one on the grid) as required, but some of those who drew more
than this, sometimes spoiled their answers by including incorrect shapes or inappropriate
spaces between them.

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