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GCSE Maths Drawing Quadratic Graphs Exam Questions

Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Drawing Quadratic Graphs, with full model answers. Covers drawing quadratic graphs and finding roots and turning points.

Drawing Quadratic 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 Drawing Quadratic Graphs

Drawing Quadratic 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

  • Table Calculate y values carefully, squaring negatives.
  • Shape Smooth U or n shaped curve.
  • Roots Where the curve crosses the x-axis.

Common mistakes in Drawing Quadratic Graphs

  • Joining points with straight lines.
  • Squaring negatives wrongly.

Try two Drawing Quadratic Graphs exam-style questions

1. Find y when x = −3 for y = x² − 2x. (1 mark)

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2. What are the roots on a graph? (1 mark)

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Where the curve crosses the x-axis

Drawing Quadratic Graphs FAQs

Which exam boards include Drawing Quadratic Graphs?

These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.

What grade is Drawing Quadratic 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 Drawing Quadratic Graphs questions?

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