GCSE Maths Calculator Papers
Paper 2 & 3 style assessments with calculator. Complex calculations, problem-solving, statistics, and trigonometry.
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Create Paper 2 or Paper 3 style assessments.
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Papers 2 and 3 (calculator) make up two-thirds of the GCSE maths exam. They test problem-solving, reasoning, and the ability to use a calculator efficiently for complex calculations.
Complex Calculations
- • Multi-step percentage problems
- • Compound interest and growth/decay
- • Standard form calculations
- • Complex fraction operations
Trigonometry
- • SOHCAHTOA with any angle
- • Sine and cosine rule
- • 3D trigonometry (Higher)
- • Area of triangle using ½absinC
Statistics
- • Mean from frequency tables
- • Standard deviation (Higher)
- • Probability calculations
- • Histograms and cumulative frequency
Problem Solving
- • Multi-step real-world problems
- • Bounds and error intervals
- • Iteration (Higher)
- • Optimisation problems
Essential Calculator Skills
Fraction Button
Use the fraction button for exact answers instead of decimals when required.
Powers and Roots
Know how to use xⁿ and ⁿ√x buttons for indices and roots.
Trigonometry
Ensure calculator is in degree mode. Know how to use sin⁻¹, cos⁻¹, tan⁻¹.
Brackets
Use brackets to ensure correct order of operations in complex calculations.
Answer Key
Use the Ans button to recall previous answers and avoid rounding errors.
Standard Form
Use the ×10ˣ or EXP button for standard form calculations.