GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Rounding Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Rounding, with full model answers. Covers rounding to the nearest whole number, decimal places and significant figures.
Rounding 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 Rounding
Rounding is a Grade 1+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation 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
- Nearest 10, 100, 1000 Look at the digit to the right.
- Decimal places Count digits after the point.
- Significant figures Start counting from the first non-zero digit.
Common mistakes in Rounding
- Counting leading zeros as significant figures.
- Dropping place holder zeros (3486 to 1 sf is 3000, not 3).
Try two Rounding exam-style questions
1. Round 0.04682 to 2 significant figures. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
0.047
2. Round 7.395 to 2 decimal places. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
7.40
Rounding FAQs
Which exam boards include Rounding?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Rounding in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 1+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these Rounding questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
