GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Area of Compound Shapes Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Area of Compound Shapes, with full model answers. Covers finding areas of shapes made from rectangles, triangles and circles.
Area of Compound Shapes 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 of Compound Shapes
Area of Compound Shapes 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
- Split Divide into simple shapes.
- Subtract Remove missing parts.
- Missing lengths Work them out from other sides.
Common mistakes in Area of Compound Shapes
- Counting an area twice.
- Missing a length.
Try two Area of Compound Shapes exam-style questions
1. An L shape is a 10 x 6 rectangle with a 4 x 3 corner removed. Find its area. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
48 units²
2. What is the first step for a compound shape? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Split it into simple shapes
Area of Compound Shapes FAQs
Which exam boards include Area of Compound Shapes?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Area of Compound Shapes in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 3+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these Area of Compound Shapes questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
