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GCSE Maths Estimating the Area of Irregular Shapes Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Estimating the Area of Irregular Shapes, with full model answers. Covers counting squares and estimating area of irregular shapes.
Estimating the Area of Irregular Shapes 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 Estimating the Area of Irregular Shapes
Estimating the Area of Irregular Shapes is a Grade 2+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation tier papers. These questions suit WJEC GCSE. 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
- Counting Count full squares.
- Part squares Count halves or more as one.
- Scale Multiply by the area of each square.
Common mistakes in Estimating the Area of Irregular Shapes
- Counting every part square.
- Ignoring scale.
Try two Estimating the Area of Irregular Shapes exam-style questions
1. Each square is 4 cm². You count 23 squares. Estimate the area. (1 mark)
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92 cm²
2. Why is the answer an estimate? (1 mark)
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Part squares are approximated
Estimating the Area of Irregular Shapes FAQs
Which exam boards include Estimating the Area of Irregular Shapes?
These questions suit WJEC GCSE.
What grade is Estimating the Area of Irregular Shapes in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 2+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these Estimating the Area of Irregular Shapes questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
