GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Area and Circumference of Circles Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Area and Circumference of Circles, with full model answers. Covers circumference and area of circles and semicircles.
Area and Circumference of Circles 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 Area and Circumference of Circles
Area and Circumference of Circles is a Grade 3+ 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
- Circumference C = πd.
- Area A = πr².
- Semicircles Half the area; include the diameter in perimeter.
Common mistakes in Area and Circumference of Circles
- Using diameter in πr².
- Forgetting the straight edge of a semicircle.
Try two Area and Circumference of Circles exam-style questions
1. Find the area of a circle with radius 5 cm. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
78.5 cm²
2. Find the circumference of a circle with diameter 12 cm. (1 mark)
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37.7 cm
Area and Circumference of Circles FAQs
Which exam boards include Area and Circumference of Circles?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Area and Circumference of Circles in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 3+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these Area and Circumference of Circles questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
