GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Calculation Problems Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Calculation Problems, with full model answers. Covers multi-step word problems using the four operations.
Calculation Problems 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 Calculation Problems
Calculation Problems 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
- Read carefully Pick out the key numbers.
- Plan Decide the operations needed.
- Check Estimate to check the answer is sensible.
Common mistakes in Calculation Problems
- Answering only part of the question.
- Missing units.
Try two Calculation Problems exam-style questions
1. Pens cost 45p. How many can be bought with £5? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
11
2. What change is given from £5? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
5p
Calculation Problems FAQs
Which exam boards include Calculation Problems?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Calculation Problems in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 2+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these Calculation Problems questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
