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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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What's Tested With Calculator?

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

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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.

sin

Trigonometry

Ensure calculator is in degree mode. Know how to use sin⁻¹, cos⁻¹, tan⁻¹.

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Brackets

Use brackets to ensure correct order of operations in complex calculations.

Ans

Answer Key

Use the Ans button to recall previous answers and avoid rounding errors.

×10ˣ

Standard Form

Use the ×10ˣ or EXP button for standard form calculations.

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