GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Probability and Relative Frequency Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Probability and Relative Frequency, with full model answers. Covers relative frequency, expected outcomes and fairness.
Probability and Relative Frequency 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 Probability and Relative Frequency
Probability and Relative Frequency is a Grade 4+ 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
- Relative frequency Frequency ÷ trials.
- Expected outcomes Probability x number of trials.
- Fairness Compare with theoretical probability.
Common mistakes in Probability and Relative Frequency
- Thinking expected outcomes are guaranteed.
- Using few trials.
Try two Probability and Relative Frequency exam-style questions
1. A dice lands on 6 a total of 45 times in 200 rolls. Find the relative frequency. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
0.225
2. How many 6s are expected in 300 fair rolls? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
50
Probability and Relative Frequency FAQs
Which exam boards include Probability and Relative Frequency?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Probability and Relative Frequency in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 4+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation and Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Probability and Relative Frequency questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
