GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Quadratic Formula Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Quadratic Formula, with full model answers. Covers solving quadratics using the quadratic formula.
Quadratic Formula 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 Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Formula is a Grade 7+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on 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
- Formula x = (−b ± √(b² − 4ac)) / 2a.
- Discriminant Shows the number of roots.
- Accuracy Round at the end.
Common mistakes in Quadratic Formula
- Sign errors with −b.
- Dividing only part by 2a.
Try two Quadratic Formula exam-style questions
1. Solve x² + 3x − 5 = 0 to 2 d.p. (3 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
x = 1.19 or x = −4.19
2. What does b² − 4ac < 0 mean? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
No real roots
Quadratic Formula FAQs
Which exam boards include Quadratic Formula?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Quadratic Formula in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 7+ topic, so it mostly appears on Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Quadratic Formula questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
