GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Spheres and Cones Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Spheres and Cones, with full model answers. Covers volume and surface area of spheres, cones and pyramids.
Spheres and Cones 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 Spheres and Cones
Spheres and Cones 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
- Sphere V = 4/3πr³, SA = 4πr².
- Cone V = 1/3πr²h, curved SA = πrl.
- Pyramid V = 1/3 base x height.
Common mistakes in Spheres and Cones
- Using slant height for volume.
- Forgetting the 1/3.
Try two Spheres and Cones exam-style questions
1. Find the volume of a sphere radius 3 cm. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
113 cm³
2. Find the volume of a cone r = 4, h = 9. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
151 units³
Spheres and Cones FAQs
Which exam boards include Spheres and Cones?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Spheres and Cones in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 5+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation and Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Spheres and Cones questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
