GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Trial and Improvement Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Trial and Improvement, with full model answers. Covers solving equations by trial and improvement.
Trial and Improvement 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 Trial and Improvement
Trial and Improvement is a Grade 4+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation and Higher tier papers. These questions suit CCEA 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
- Method Substitute values and compare.
- Narrowing Test the midpoint to decide rounding.
- Recording Show each trial in a table.
Common mistakes in Trial and Improvement
- Stopping too early.
- Not testing the midpoint.
Try two Trial and Improvement exam-style questions
1. To give x to 1 d.p. between 2.3 and 2.4, which value do you test? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
2.35
2. What should you record for each trial? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
The value and whether it is too big or small
Trial and Improvement FAQs
Which exam boards include Trial and Improvement?
These questions suit CCEA GCSE.
What grade is Trial and Improvement in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 4+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation and Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Trial and Improvement questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
