GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Area and Perimeter Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Area and Perimeter, with full model answers. Covers perimeter and area of rectangles, triangles, parallelograms and trapezia.
Area and Perimeter 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 Perimeter
Area and Perimeter is a Grade 2+ 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
- Rectangle Area = length x width.
- Triangle Area = ½ x base x height.
- Trapezium Area = ½(a + b)h.
Common mistakes in Area and Perimeter
- Using the slanted side as the height.
- Mixing area and perimeter units.
Try two Area and Perimeter exam-style questions
1. Find the area of a triangle with base 8 cm and height 5 cm. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
20 cm²
2. Find the area of a trapezium with parallel sides 6 and 10 and height 4. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
32 units²
Area and Perimeter FAQs
Which exam boards include Area and Perimeter?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Area and Perimeter in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 2+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these Area and Perimeter questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
