GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths The Trapezium Rule Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on The Trapezium Rule, with full model answers. Covers estimating areas under curves.
The Trapezium Rule 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 The Trapezium Rule
The Trapezium Rule is a Grade 8/9+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Higher 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
- Formula ½h[y₀ + yₙ + 2(middle values)].
- Strips h is the strip width.
- Over or under Depends on the curve shape.
Common mistakes in The Trapezium Rule
- Doubling the end values.
- Wrong h.
Try two The Trapezium Rule exam-style questions
1. What is h for 4 strips from 0 to 2? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
0.5
2. Why is it an estimate? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Straight lines replace the curve
The Trapezium Rule FAQs
Which exam boards include The Trapezium Rule?
These questions suit WJEC GCSE.
What grade is The Trapezium Rule in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 8/9+ topic, so it mostly appears on Higher tier papers.
How should I use these The Trapezium Rule questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
