GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Cubic and Reciprocal Graphs Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Cubic and Reciprocal Graphs, with full model answers. Covers recognising and drawing cubic and reciprocal graphs.
Cubic and Reciprocal Graphs 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 Cubic and Reciprocal Graphs
Cubic and Reciprocal Graphs is a Grade 5+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation and Higher 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
- Cubic S-shaped curve.
- Reciprocal y = k/x has two branches and asymptotes.
- Recognising Match equations to shapes.
Common mistakes in Cubic and Reciprocal Graphs
- Drawing reciprocal graphs touching the axes.
- Plotting errors with negatives.
Try two Cubic and Reciprocal Graphs exam-style questions
1. Which graph has asymptotes on the axes? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
y = 1/x
2. Find y when x = −2 for y = x³. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
−8
Cubic and Reciprocal Graphs FAQs
Which exam boards include Cubic and Reciprocal Graphs?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Cubic and Reciprocal Graphs in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 5+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation and Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Cubic and Reciprocal Graphs questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
