GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Averages Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Averages, with full model answers. Covers mean, median, mode and range from lists.
Averages 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 Averages
Averages 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
- Mean Total ÷ number of values.
- Median Middle value when ordered.
- Mode and range Most common; biggest minus smallest.
Common mistakes in Averages
- Forgetting to order for the median.
- Giving range as an interval.
Try two Averages exam-style questions
1. Find the median of 3, 9, 4, 7, 2. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
4
2. The mean of 4 numbers is 6. Three are 5, 7, 8. Find the fourth. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
4
Averages FAQs
Which exam boards include Averages?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Averages in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 2+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these Averages questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
