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GCSE Maths Trigonometric and Exponential Graphs Exam Questions

Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Trigonometric and Exponential Graphs, with full model answers. Covers graphs of sin, cos, tan and exponential functions.

Trigonometric and Exponential Graphs 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 Trigonometric and Exponential Graphs

Trigonometric and Exponential Graphs 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

  • Sin and cos Period 360°, between −1 and 1.
  • Tan Period 180°, asymptotes at 90°, 270°.
  • Exponential y = kˣ passes through (0, 1).

Common mistakes in Trigonometric and Exponential Graphs

  • Wrong asymptotes for tan.
  • Exponential graphs crossing the x-axis.

Try two Trigonometric and Exponential Graphs exam-style questions

1. Where is the maximum of y = sin x for 0 to 360°? (1 mark)

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At 90°

2. What point does y = 2ˣ pass through? (1 mark)

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(0, 1)

Trigonometric and Exponential Graphs FAQs

Which exam boards include Trigonometric and Exponential Graphs?

These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.

What grade is Trigonometric and Exponential Graphs in GCSE Maths?

It is a Grade 7+ topic, so it mostly appears on Higher tier papers.

How should I use these Trigonometric and Exponential Graphs questions?

Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.