GCSE Maths Foundation – Topic 15: Problem Solving and Reasoning Revision and Retrieval Quiz

Challenge your GCSE Foundation Maths students with this engaging Problem Solving and Reasoning Revision and Retrieval Quiz. Designed to encourage deeper thinking and application of maths to real-world contexts, this resource is perfect for revision lessons, retrieval practice, or as a comprehensive cover activity.

What’s Included:
Section A – Recall (1 mark each): Key reasoning terms, formulas, and methods used in problem-solving.
Section B – Application (2 marks each): Real-world maths tasks involving money, ratio, geometry, percentages, and compound measures.
Section C – Higher-order (1–2 marks each): Multi-step reasoning problems combining algebra, geometry, and proportion.
Full Answer Sheet Included: Detailed worked examples and model solutions for classroom or self-assessment.

Perfect For:
GCSE Maths Foundation (AQA, Edexcel, OCR)
KS4 students working towards Grades 1–5
Revision lessons, retrieval tasks, or homework
Cover lessons or independent learning

Skills Developed:
Applying maths in real-world contexts
Developing reasoning and justification skills
Solving multi-step and compound problems
Fluency and confidence with mixed-topic revision

Why Teachers Love It:
Fully editable and printable Word format
Encourages deep thinking and application
Excellent for whole-class, group, or individual work
Covers a wide range of GCSE Foundation content

Keywords: GCSE Maths Foundation, Problem Solving, Reasoning, Real-Life Maths, Revision, Retrieval Practice, Multi-Step Questions, KS4, AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Cover Lesson