GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Addition and Subtraction Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Addition and Subtraction, with full model answers. Covers adding and subtracting whole numbers and decimals with written methods and word problems.
Addition and Subtraction exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About GCSE Maths Addition and Subtraction
Addition and Subtraction is a Grade 1+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation tier papers. These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Column addition Line up place values and carry when a column totals 10 or more.
- Column subtraction Borrow from the next column when the top digit is smaller.
- Decimals Line up the decimal points and fill gaps with zeros.
Common mistakes in Addition and Subtraction
- Misaligning place values with decimals.
- Subtracting the smaller digit from the larger in each column.
Try two Addition and Subtraction exam-style questions
1. Work out 4.6 + 12.75. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
17.35
2. Work out 503 − 268. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
235
Addition and Subtraction FAQs
Which exam boards include Addition and Subtraction?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Addition and Subtraction in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 1+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these Addition and Subtraction questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
