GCSE Maths

GCSE Maths Construction Exam Questions

Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Construction, with full model answers. Covers constructing triangles, bisectors and perpendiculars with ruler and compasses.

Construction 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 Construction

Construction is a Grade 4+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation and Higher tier papers. These questions suit Edexcel 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

  • Triangles SSS, SAS and ASA constructions.
  • Bisectors Perpendicular and angle bisectors.
  • Perpendiculars From a point to a line.

Common mistakes in Construction

  • Rubbing out arcs.
  • Inaccurate measuring.

Try two Construction exam-style questions

1. Which tools are needed for SSS triangles? (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

Ruler and compasses

2. Why keep construction arcs? (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

They show the method

Construction FAQs

Which exam boards include Construction?

These questions suit Edexcel IGCSE.

What grade is Construction in GCSE Maths?

It is a Grade 4+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation and Higher tier papers.

How should I use these Construction questions?

Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.