Constructions

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Foundation June 2025 Paper 2 Q23

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec1 markConstructions

23 The point \(C\) is shown on a centimetre grid.

Centimetre grid with point C marked and a shaded circle of radius 2 cm centred on C

A point \(P\) is at least 2 cm from the point \(C\).
Nadia is asked to shade the region where point \(P\) could be.

Her answer is shown on the grid.

Explain the mistake Nadia has made. (1)

Foundation June 2025 Paper 3 Q14

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksConstructions

14 The accurately drawn diagram shows two points, \(C\) and \(D\), on a map.

Map showing point C and point D, each with a North arrow, joined by a straight line from C down to D
(a) Find the bearing of \(D\) from \(C\). (1)

The scale of the map is 1 cm represents 4 km.

(b) Work out the real distance from \(C\) to \(D\). (2)

Higher June 2025 Paper 2 Q4

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec1 markConstructions

4 The point \(C\) is shown on a centimetre grid.

Centimetre grid with point C marked and a shaded circle of radius 2 cm centred on C

A point \(P\) is at least 2 cm from the point \(C\).
Nadia is asked to shade the region where point \(P\) could be.

Her answer is shown on the grid.

Explain the mistake Nadia has made. (1)

Foundation November 2024 Paper 3 Q19

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

19 Use ruler and compasses to construct the bisector of angle \(ABC\).
You must show your construction lines. (2)

Angle ABC formed by line segments BA and BC

Higher November 2024 Paper 3 Q3

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

3 Use ruler and compasses to construct the bisector of angle \(ABC\).
You must show your construction lines. (2)

Angle ABC formed by line segments BA and BC

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q17

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksConstructions

17 Here is a triangle \(ABC\).

Triangle ABC with A at the top, C at the bottom left and B at the bottom right

The region R consists of all points inside the triangle that are

less than 4 cm from \(A\)
and closer to \(C\) than to \(B\).

On the diagram show, by shading, the region R. (3)

Foundation November 2023 Paper 2 Q27

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

27 The bearing of port B from port A is 147°

Work out the bearing of port A from port B. (2)

Foundation November 2023 Paper 1 Q22

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

22 The point \(P\) lies on the line \(AB\).
Use ruler and compasses to construct an angle of 90° at \(P\).
You must show all your construction lines. (2)

Horizontal line segment AB with point P marked on it

Higher November 2023 Paper 1 Q5

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

5 The point \(P\) lies on the line \(AB\).
Use ruler and compasses to construct an angle of 90° at \(P\).
You must show all your construction lines. (2)

Horizontal line AB with point P marked on it

Foundation June 2023 Paper 3 Q17

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

17 The diagram shows the position of town \(T\).

Point T marked with a cross, with a North arrow drawn vertically upwards from T

Town \(R\) is 55 km from town \(T\) on a bearing of 065°

Mark the position of town \(R\) with a cross (×).
Use a scale of 1 cm to 10 km. (2)

Foundation June 2023 Paper 2 Q7

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

7 Here is a triangle.
The triangle is accurately drawn.

Triangle ABC with AC as the horizontal base and B above, nearer to A
(a) Measure the length of \(AC\). (1)
(b) Measure the size of angle \(B\). (1)

Here is a different triangle.

Triangle PQR with PR as the horizontal base and Q at the top

\(QP = QR\)

(c) Write down the mathematical name of this triangle. (1)

Foundation November 2022 Paper 2 Q6

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

6 Here is a quadrilateral \(ABCD\).

Quadrilateral ABCD with the angle at D marked x
(a) Measure the length of the side \(AB\).
Give your answer in centimetres. (1)
(b) Measure the size of the angle marked \(x\). (1)

Foundation June 2022 Paper 3 Q13

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksConstructions

13 The accurately drawn map shows the positions of three points, \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\), in a field.

Map in a rectangle showing points A (top left), C (right) and B (bottom), with North arrows drawn at A and at C

Scale: 1 cm represents 150 metres

Parveen walks in a straight line from \(A\) to \(B\).
She then walks in a straight line from \(B\) to \(C\).

Susan walks in a straight line from \(A\) to \(C\).

Parveen walks more metres than Susan.

(a) How many more? (3)
(b) Find by measurement the bearing of \(A\) from \(C\). (1)

Foundation June 2022 Paper 2 Q8

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksConstructions

8 Here is a centimetre grid.

Centimetre grid with x and y from -6 to 6; point A is marked with a cross at (3, 2)
(a) Write down the coordinates of point \(A\). (1)
(b) On the grid, mark with a cross (×) the point with coordinates \((-4, 3)\)
Label this point \(B\). (1)
(c) On the grid, draw the circle with
centre \((1, -1)\)
and radius 4 cm.
(2)

Foundation November 2021 Paper 3 Q12

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksConstructions

12 The diagram shows two places on a map.

Map showing Shelton marked with a cross and Trilby marked with a cross below it

Scale: 1 centimetre represents 20 kilometres

(a) What is the actual distance, in kilometres, from Shelton to Trilby? (2)

On a scale drawing, the scale is given as \(1 : 1200\)

(b) How many metres does 5 centimetres represent on this drawing? (2)

Foundation November 2021 Paper 2 Q5

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

5 The diagram shows a rectangle.

Rectangle with length 35 m and width 20 m

On the centimetre grid below, draw an accurate scale drawing of this rectangle.
Use a scale of 1 cm to represent 5 m. (2)

Empty centimetre square grid, 10 squares wide and 7 squares high

Foundation November 2019 Paper 1 Q27

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec5 marksConstructions

27 The accurate scale drawing shows the positions of port \(P\) and a lighthouse \(L\).

Accurate scale drawing showing port P and lighthouse L, each with a North line. Scale: 1 cm represents 4 km

Aleena sails her boat from port \(P\) on a bearing of 070°

She sails for \(1\frac{1}{2}\) hours at an average speed of 12 km/h to a port \(Q\).

Find

(i) the distance, in km, of port \(Q\) from lighthouse \(L\),
(ii) the bearing of port \(Q\) from lighthouse \(L\). (5)

Foundation November 2019 Paper 1 Q23

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

23 Use a ruler and compasses to construct the line from the point \(P\) perpendicular to the line \(CD\).
You must show all construction lines. (2)

Point P marked with a cross above the line segment CD

Higher November 2019 Paper 1 Q8

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksConstructions

8 The accurate scale drawing shows the positions of port \(P\) and a lighthouse \(L\).

Scale drawing showing port P and lighthouse L, each with a North line; scale box: 1 cm represents 4 km

Aleena sails her boat from port \(P\) on a bearing of \(070^\circ\)

She sails for \(1\dfrac{1}{2}\) hours at an average speed of 12 km/h to a port \(Q\).

Find

(i) the distance, in km, of port \(Q\) from lighthouse \(L\),
(ii) the bearing of port \(Q\) from lighthouse \(L\). (5)

Higher November 2019 Paper 1 Q4

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

4 Use a ruler and compasses to construct the line from the point \(P\) perpendicular to the line \(CD\).
You must show all construction lines. (2)

Point P marked with a cross above a horizontal line CD

Foundation June 2019 Paper 2 Q19

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksConstructions

19 Here is a plan of a kitchen drawn to a scale of 1 : 30

Scale plan of a kitchen: rectangle ABCD with AB along the top and BC on the right, scale 1:30

Sam is going to put a small table in the kitchen.

The table has to be
    more than 180 cm from \(A\)
    more than 150 cm from \(BC\)

Show, by shading on the diagram, the region where Sam can put the table. (4)

Foundation November 2017 Paper 2 Q9

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksConstructions

9 Here is a map of an island.

Map of an island showing Backley and Cremford joined by a straight line, with north arrows at both villages. Diagram accurately drawn. Scale: 1 cm represents 0.5 km

A straight road joins the two villages, Backley and Cremford.

(a) Work out the real distance between the two villages. (2)
(b) Find the bearing of Cremford from Backley. (1)

Foundation June 2017 Paper 2 Q16

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksConstructions

16 \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are three points on a map.

Map showing three points marked with crosses: A on the left, B at the upper right and C below and slightly left of B

1 cm represents 100 metres.

Point \(T\) is 250 metres from point \(A\).
Point \(T\) is equidistant from point \(B\) and point \(C\).

On the map, show one of the possible positions for point \(T\). (3)

1MA0 Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q9

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksConstructions

9 The diagram shows the position of two churches, \(A\) and \(B\).

Church A and church B marked with crosses, each with a North arrow

Church \(C\) is on a bearing of \(130^\circ\) from church \(A\).
Church \(C\) is on a bearing of \(245^\circ\) from church \(B\).

In the space above, draw an accurate diagram to show the position of church \(C\).

Mark the position of church \(C\) with a cross (\(\times\)).
Label it \(C\). (3)

1MA0 Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q7

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksConstructions

7 Here is a map.
The map shows two airports, \(A\) and \(B\).

Rectangular map showing airport A and airport B marked with crosses

Scale: 1 cm represents 10 km

Sophie is going to have a hotel built.

The hotel
 will be closer to airport \(A\) than to airport \(B\)
 will be less than 40 km from airport \(B\)

On the map, shade the region where the hotel can be built. (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2017 Paper 1 Q6

EdexcelFoundationOld spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

6

Straight line ABC with angles 100 degrees, x degrees and x degrees at B

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

ABC is a straight line.

(a) Work out the value of \(x\). (2)

Here is a sketch of a triangle PQR.

Sketch of triangle PQR with PQ = 7 cm, PR = 6.5 cm and angle QPR = 70 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(b) What type of angle is the angle QPR? (1)
(c) In the space below, make an accurate drawing of triangle PQR.
The line PQ has been drawn for you.
Line PQ
(2)

1MA0 Foundation November 2016 Paper 2 Q16

EdexcelFoundationOld spec5 marksConstructionsPlans, Elevations & Nets

16 The diagram shows a prism.

Triangular prism
(a) Write down the number of vertices of the prism. (1)

The cross section of the prism is an equilateral triangle.

(b) In the space below, draw a sketch of a net for this prism. (2)
(c) In the space below, draw accurately an equilateral triangle of side 6.5 cm. (2)

1MA0 Higher November 2016 Paper 1 Q12

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksConstructions

12 The diagram shows the positions of a lighthouse \(L\), a yacht \(Y\) and a tanker \(T\) on a map.

Map showing lighthouse L, yacht Y and tanker T, each with a North line

Scale 1 cm represents 10 km

(a) Measure the bearing of \(L\) from \(Y\). (1)

The tanker, \(T\), sails 80 km on a bearing of \(320^\circ\).

(b) Find the distance, in km, between the tanker and the lighthouse when the tanker is closest to the lighthouse. (2)

1MA0 Higher June 2016 Paper 1 Q14

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksConstructions

14

(a) Use ruler and compasses to bisect the angle at \(A\).
You must show all your construction lines.
An angle at point A formed by two lines
(2)
(b) Use ruler and compasses to construct the perpendicular from the point \(P\) to the line \(QR\).
You must show all your construction lines.
Point P marked with a cross above the line QR
(2)

1MA0 Foundation June 2016 Paper 2 Q13

EdexcelFoundationOld spec6 marks2D Area & PerimeterConstructions

13 Tina is making a nest box for birds.

Nest box

Tina has marked the six parts she needs on a piece of wood, as shown in the diagram below.

Piece of wood marked roof 220 mm, back 250 mm, front 200 mm, side 200 mm, side 250 mm, base 150 mm

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(a) Work out the total length of the six parts. (2)

Tina is going to cut a circular hole in the front of the nest box.
She makes this accurate full size drawing to represent the hole.

Circle
(b) Measure the diameter of the hole. (1)

Here is a sketch of one side of the nest box.

Sketch of quadrilateral ABCD with right angles at A and B, AB = 150 mm, AD = 200 mm and BC = 250 mm

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(c) In the space below, make an accurate scale drawing of this side of the nest box.
Use a scale of 1 cm to 20 mm.
The line AB has been drawn for you.
Line AB
(3)

1MA0 Foundation November 2015 Paper 2 Q14

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksConstructions

14

(a) Draw an angle of \(40^\circ\) at the point \(P\). (1)
Point P marked with a cross at the left end of a horizontal line
(b) Construct an equilateral triangle with sides of length 6 cm. (2)

1MA0 Higher November 2015 Paper 2 Q9

EdexcelHigherOld spec2 marksConstructions

9

Line segment AB

Use ruler and compasses to construct the perpendicular bisector of the line segment \(AB\).

You must show all your construction lines. (2)

1MA0 Foundation June 2015 Paper 2 Q24

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksConstructions

24 Here is a scale drawing of an office.
The scale is 1 cm to 2 metres.

Scale drawing of a rectangular office ABCD, with A top left, B bottom left, C bottom right and D top right

A photocopier is going to be put in the office.
The photocopier has to be closer to \(B\) than it is to \(A\).
The photocopier also has to be less than 8 metres from \(C\).

Show, by shading, the region where the photocopier can be put. (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2015 Paper 1 Q16

EdexcelFoundationOld spec8 marksConstructionsTransformations of Shapes

16 Here is an equilateral triangle.

An equilateral triangle
(a) On the triangle, draw all the lines of symmetry. (2)
(b) In the space below, use ruler and compasses to construct an equilateral triangle with sides of length 6 centimetres.
You must show all your construction lines. (2)

Here is an equilateral triangle.

A small equilateral triangle

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The perimeter of this equilateral triangle is 24 cm.

The hexagon below is made from 6 of these triangles.

A regular hexagon made from 6 equilateral triangles
(c) Work out the perimeter of this hexagon. (2)
(d) On the grid below, show how the hexagon tessellates.
You should draw at least 6 hexagons. (2)
Isometric dotty grid with one small hexagon drawn

1MA0 Higher June 2015 Paper 2 Q13

EdexcelHigherOld spec2 marksConstructions

13 Martin and Janet are in an orienteering race.

Martin runs from checkpoint \(A\) to checkpoint \(B\), on a bearing of \(065^\circ\)
Janet is going to run from checkpoint \(B\) to checkpoint \(A\).

Work out the bearing of \(A\) from \(B\). (2)

1MA0 Higher June 2015 Paper 2 Q10

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksConstructions

10 Here is a scale drawing of an office.
The scale is 1 cm to 2 metres.

Rectangle ABCD, scale drawing of an office, with A top left, D top right, B bottom left and C bottom right

A photocopier is going to be put in the office.
The photocopier has to be closer to \(B\) than it is to \(A\).
The photocopier also has to be less than 8 metres from \(C\).

Show, by shading, the region where the photocopier can be put. (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2015 Paper 2 Q7

EdexcelFoundationOld spec5 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

7 Here is a triangle.

Triangle with angles 35 degrees, 50 degrees and x

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(a)
(i) Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
(ii) Give a reason for your answer. (2)

Here is a different triangle.

Triangle with base 8 cm and base angles 40 degrees and 45 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(b) In the space below, make an accurate drawing of this triangle. (3)

1MA0 Higher November 2014 Paper 1 Q10

EdexcelHigherOld spec2 marksConstructions

10 Use ruler and compasses to construct the perpendicular from point \(C\) to the line \(AB\).

You must show all your construction lines.

Line segment AB with point C marked above it

(2)

1MA0 Foundation November 2014 Paper 2 Q4

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles in PolygonsConstructions

4

(a) On the grid below, draw a line that is perpendicular to the line \(AB\). (1)
Grid with a horizontal line AB
(b) In the space below, draw accurately a circle of radius 4 cm.
Use the point \(C\) as the centre of your circle. (1)
Point C marked with a cross
(c) On the grid below, draw an isosceles triangle. (1)
Empty grid
(d) On the grid below, draw a quadrilateral with exactly 2 right angles. (1)
Empty grid

1MA0 Higher June 2014 Paper 1 Q8

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksConstructions

8 The diagram shows a garden in the shape of a rectangle.
The scale of the diagram is 1 cm represents 2 m.

Scale drawing of a rectangular garden with a shaded patio strip along the left side and a circular pond with its centre marked on the right

Scale: 1 cm represents 2 m

Irfan is going to plant a tree in the garden.
The tree must be

more than 3 metres from the patio
and
more than 6 metres from the centre of the pond.

On the diagram, shade the region where Irfan can plant the tree. (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2014 Paper 2 Q2

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

2

(a) In the space below, draw a straight line 10 cm long. (1)
(b) Mark with a cross (×), the midpoint of the line below.
A straight line
(1)

Here is a diagram of a circle, with centre marked ×.

Circle with its centre marked with a cross
(c) On the diagram, draw a radius of the circle. (1)
(d) Measure the size of angle \(m\).
Angle m between two lines
(1)

1MA0 Foundation November 2013 Paper 1 Q21

EdexcelFoundationOld spec2 marksConstructions

21 Make an accurate drawing of an equilateral triangle of side length 5 cm. (2)

1MA0 Higher June 2013 Paper 1 Q13

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksConstructions

*13 Here is a map.
The position of a ship, \(S\), is marked on the map.

Map with the ship S marked with a North arrow, and point C marked on the coast to the right

Scale 1 cm represents 100 m

Point \(C\) is on the coast.
Ships must not sail closer than 500 m to point \(C\).

The ship sails on a bearing of 037°

Will the ship sail closer than 500 m to point \(C\)?
You must explain your answer. (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2013 Paper 2 Q3

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

3

Pentagon with an interior angle x and a reflex angle y marked
(a)
(i) On this diagram mark, with a letter R, a right angle.
(ii) What type of angle is angle \(x\)?
(iii) What type of angle is angle \(y\)?
(3)
(b) AB is a straight line.
Draw a line from the point T perpendicular to the line AB.
Vertical straight line AB and a point T to its right
(1)

1MA0 Foundation March 2013 Paper 1 Q21

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksConstructions

21 Here is a scale drawing of a rectangular garden \(ABCD\).

Scale drawing of rectangle ABCD, A top left, B top right, D bottom left, C bottom right

Scale: 1cm represents 1 metre.

Jane wants to plant a tree in the garden
 at least 5m from point \(C\),
 nearer to \(AB\) than to \(AD\)
and less than 3m from \(DC\).

On the diagram, shade the region where Jane can plant the tree. (4)

1MA0 Foundation March 2013 Paper 2 Q20

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksConstructions

20 The diagram shows the positions of two villages, Beckhampton (\(B\)) and West Kennett (\(W\)).

Points B and W with North lines, joined by a line

Scale: 4 cm represents 1 km.

(a) Work out the real distance, in km, of Beckhampton from West Kennett. (2)

The village, Avebury (\(A\)), is on a bearing of 038° from Beckhampton.

On the diagram, \(A\) is 6 cm from \(B\).

(b) On the diagram, mark \(A\) with a cross (\(\times\)).
Label the cross \(A\). (2)

1MA0 Higher March 2013 Paper 1 Q15

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksConstructions

15 Here is a scale drawing of a rectangular garden \(ABCD\).

Rectangle ABCD, A top left, B top right, D bottom left, C bottom right

Scale:    1 cm represents 1 metre.

Jane wants to plant a tree in the garden

        at least 5 m from point \(C\),
        nearer to \(AB\) than to \(AD\)
and  less than 3 m from \(DC\).

On the diagram, shade the region where Jane can plant the tree. (4)

1MA0 Foundation November 2012 Paper 1 Q28

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksConstructions

28 Here is a map.
The map shows two towns, Burford and Hightown.

Map showing Burford and Hightown; scale 1 cm represents 10 km

A company is going to build a warehouse.
The warehouse will be less than 30 km from Burford and less than 50 km from Hightown.

Shade the region on the map where the company can build the warehouse. (3)

1MA0 Higher November 2012 Paper 1 Q14

EdexcelHigherOld spec2 marksConstructions

14 The bearing of a ship from a lighthouse is \(050^\circ\)

Work out the bearing of the lighthouse from the ship. (2)

1MA0 Higher November 2012 Paper 1 Q10

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksConstructions

10 Here is a map.

The map shows two towns, Burford and Hightown.

Map showing the positions of Burford and Hightown marked with crosses

Scale:   1 cm represents 10 km

A company is going to build a warehouse.

The warehouse will be less than 30 km from Burford and less than 50 km from Hightown.

Shade the region on the map where the company can build the warehouse. (3)

1MA0 Higher June 2012 Paper 1 Q14

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksConstructions

14 The diagram shows the position of a lighthouse \(L\) and a harbour \(H\).

Scale drawing showing lighthouse L and harbour H with north lines at each

The scale of the diagram is 1 cm represents 5 km.

(a) Work out the real distance between \(L\) and \(H\). (1)
(b) Measure the bearing of \(H\) from \(L\). (1)

A boat \(B\) is 20 km from \(H\) on a bearing of \(040^\circ\)

(c) On the diagram, mark the position of boat \(B\) with a cross (×).
Label it \(B\). (2)

1MA0 Foundation June 2012 Paper 1 Q2

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

2

(a) Measure the length of the line \(AB\).
Give your answer in centimetres.
Line segment AB
 cm (1)
(b) Measure the size of angle \(x\).
An acute angle x between two lines
 ° (1)
(c) In the space below, draw accurately a circle of radius 5 cm.
Use the point \(C\) as the centre of your circle. (1)

Foundation June 2025 Paper 3 Q19

AQAFoundationCurrent spec5 marksConstructions

19 Here is a scale diagram showing towns A, B and C on a centimetre grid.

Scale 1 : 200 000

Centimetre grid with a North arrow. A is near the middle; C is 3 squares below and about 2.5 squares left of A; B is 3 squares below and about 3 squares right of A, on the same horizontal line as C
(a) Work out the actual distance from B to C.

Give your answer in kilometres. [4 marks]

(b) B is South East of A.

Write down the bearing of B from A. [1 mark]

Higher June 2025 Paper 3 Q6

AQAHigherCurrent spec5 marksConstructions

6 Here is a scale diagram showing towns A, B and C on a centimetre grid.

Scale 1 : 200 000

Centimetre grid with a North arrow. A is near the middle; C is 3 squares below and about 2.5 squares left of A; B is 3 squares below and about 3 squares right of A, on the same horizontal line as C
(a) Work out the actual distance from B to C.

Give your answer in kilometres. [4 marks]

(b) B is South East of A.

Write down the bearing of B from A. [1 mark]

Foundation June 2025 Paper 2 Q3

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksConstructions

3 A path joins points \(A\), \(B\), and \(C\).

The scale drawing shows the path on a centimetre grid.

Scale: 1 centimetre represents 10 metres

Centimetre grid with a North arrow. The path goes from A 4 squares east to B, then 3 squares north to C
(a) Write down the direction of \(B\) from \(A\). [1 mark]
(b) Work out the actual distance along the path from \(A\) to \(C\). [2 marks]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 1 Q16

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

16 This shape is made from a semicircle and a square.

A square with side 6 cm and a semicircle on its left side

Not drawn accurately

On the centimetre grid below, make an accurate drawing of the shape. [2 marks]

Empty centimetre grid, 14 squares wide and 14 squares tall

Higher November 2024 Paper 1 Q11

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksConstructions

11 Construct the region that lies within 4 cm of the line. [3 marks]

A horizontal line segment 6 cm long with space around it

Higher November 2023 Paper 2 Q14

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksConstructions

14 Use a ruler and compasses in this question.

The scale diagram shows port \(P\) and lighthouse \(Q\).

Scale: 1 cm represents 2 km

Scale diagram in a rectangle: coastline shaded in the top left corner with port P on the coast, and lighthouse Q marked towards the bottom right

A ship is

less than 14 km from \(P\)
and
closer to \(Q\) than to \(P\).

Label the region, R, where the ship could be.

Show all your construction lines. [4 marks]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 1 Q2

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

2 Here is a triangle.

Triangle with longest side x along the top right and angle y at the bottom right vertex
(a) Measure the length of side \(x\).

Give your answer in millimetres. [1 mark]

(b) Measure angle \(y\). [1 mark]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 1 Q24

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksConstructions

24 Use a ruler and compasses in this question.

\(ABCD\) represents a garden.

Quadrilateral ABCD with A top left, D top right, B bottom left and C bottom right; AD and BC are horizontal

A tree is to be planted in the garden.

The tree will be in the region that is closer to \(AB\) than to \(BC\).

Label the region, R, where the tree could be planted.

Show all your construction lines. [3 marks]

Higher June 2022 Paper 3 Q12

12

(a) \(B\) is

6 km due South of \(A\)
and
6 km due West of \(C\).

A above B, with AB vertical and 6 km; C to the right of B, with BC horizontal and 6 km

Not drawn accurately

Work out the bearing of \(A\) from \(C\). [2 marks]

(b) Here is a scale drawing.
Scale drawing with a North arrow. Sea fills the middle. Point D is on a coastline at the top right with land beyond it; point E is on a coastline at the bottom left with land beyond it. E is below and to the left of D.

A ship is going to sail from \(D\) to \(E\).

Mia works out that the ship needs to sail on a bearing of 068°

Why must Mia be wrong? [1 mark]

Higher June 2022 Paper 1 Q10

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksConstructions

10 Use a ruler and compasses in this question.

\(ABCD\) represents a garden.

Quadrilateral ABCD with AD at the top, BC at the bottom, AB sloping and DC almost vertical

A tree is to be planted in the garden.

The tree will be in the region that is closer to \(AB\) than to \(BC\).

Label the region, R, where the tree could be planted.

Show all your construction lines. [3 marks]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 2 Q7

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)Constructions

7 Quadrilateral \(ABCD\) has

  • angle \(ABC = 90^\circ\)
  • \(BC = 4\) cm
  • \(CD\) is parallel to \(BA\)
  • \(CD = 6\) cm

Draw \(ABCD\) on the centimetre grid.

\(AB\) has been drawn for you. [3 marks]

Centimetre grid 12 squares wide and 8 squares tall, with horizontal line AB of length 8 cm drawn near the bottom

Foundation November 2021 Paper 2 Q20

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksConstructions

20

(a) Point \(B\) is 400 metres north east of point \(A\).

Mark point \(B\) on the centimetre grid.

Use a scale of 1 centimetre represents 100 metres. [2 marks]

Centimetre grid, 8 squares by 8 squares, with point A marked near the centre and a North arrow pointing up beside the grid
(b) Points \(C\) and \(D\) are shown on a different centimetre grid.
Scale 1 : 1000. Centimetre grid, 8 squares by 8 squares, with a North arrow beside it. Point D is 3 cm directly below point C

Work out the bearing of \(D\) from \(C\). [1 mark]

(c) Work out the actual distance, in metres, of \(D\) from \(C\).

Use the scale \(\quad\) 1 : 1000 [1 mark]

Foundation November 2021 Paper 3 Q16

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksConstructions

16

(a) Towns A and B are shown on a centimetre grid.
Scale: 1 cm represents 10 miles. Centimetre grid with towns A and B 5 cm apart. A shaded circle of radius 2 cm is centred on A

What does the shaded area represent?

Tick one box. [1 mark]

  • All the points nearer to A than to B
  • All the points at least 30 miles from B
  • All the points halfway between A and B
  • All the points within 20 miles of A
(b) Complete an accurate drawing of triangle \(PQR\) so that

angle \(QPR\) is \(53^\circ\)
the length of side \(PR\) is 7.5 cm [2 marks]

A horizontal line segment PQ, with P at the left end and Q at the right end

Foundation November 2020 Paper 3 Q22

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

22 \(ABCD\) represents the plan of a field.

Quadrilateral ABCD with A at the top left, D at the top right, C at the bottom right and B at the bottom left

There is a path across the field that

starts at \(B\)
is the same distance from \(BA\) and \(BC\).

Using ruler and compasses, show the position of the path. [2 marks]

Higher November 2020 Paper 3 Q6

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

6 ABCD represents the plan of a field.

Quadrilateral ABCD with A at the top left, D at the top right, C at the bottom right and B at the bottom left

There is a path across the field that

starts at B
is the same distance from BA and BC.

Using ruler and compasses, show the position of the path. [2 marks]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 3 Q24

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksConstructions

24 An equilateral triangle has side length 16 metres.

Using ruler and compasses only, construct a scale drawing of the triangle.

Use the scale    1 centimetre represents 2 metres. [3 marks]

Scale:  1 cm represents 2 m

Foundation November 2019 Paper 2 Q13

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksConstructions

13 A quadrilateral \(PQRS\) has

\(PQ = 5\) cm
\(QR\) perpendicular to \(PQ\)
\(QR = 7\) cm
angle \(QPS = 135^\circ\)
\(PS = 8.5\) cm

On the grid, draw the quadrilateral \(PQRS\).

\(PQ\) has been drawn for you. [4 marks]

Centimetre grid with the line PQ, 5 cm long, drawn near the top right

Higher November 2019 Paper 3 Q7

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksConstructions

7 An equilateral triangle has side length 16 metres.

Using ruler and compasses only, construct a scale drawing of the triangle.

Use the scale    1 centimetre represents 2 metres. [3 marks]

Scale:  1 cm represents 2 m

Foundation June 2019 Paper 2 Q20

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksConstructions

20 Using ruler and compasses, show the region inside the grid that is

less than 4 cm from \(A\)
and
nearer to \(B\) than to \(C\).

Label the region R.

Show all your construction lines. [3 marks]

Centimetre grid, 12 by 12 squares, with points A, B and C marked

Foundation June 2019 Paper 1 Q16

AQAFoundationCurrent spec5 marksConstructions

16

(a) Here is a map showing points \(A\) and \(B\).
Map with a North arrow, point A and point B to the right of and slightly below A

Kemal wants to measure the bearing of A from B.

He draws two lines and measures the angle between them.

Kemal’s drawing: a North line drawn up from A and a line from A to B, with the angle 100° marked at A between them

Kemal says that the bearing of \(A\) from \(B\) is \(100^\circ\)

Is his method correct?

Give a reason for your answer. [1 mark]

(b) On a different map, the bearing of \(D\) from \(C\) is \(045^\circ\)

Nina says,

“\(D\) is North West of \(C\).”

Is Nina correct?

Give a reason for your answer. [1 mark]

(c) This map shows an airport, \(E\), on an island.

Scale: 1 cm represents 100 km

Map of an island with a North arrow and the airport E marked near the top of the island

A plane flies due South from the airport.

How far does it fly until it reaches the sea? [3 marks]

Higher June 2019 Paper 2 Q5

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksConstructions

5 Using ruler and compasses, show the region inside the grid that is

less than 4 cm from \(A\)
and
nearer to \(B\) than to \(C\).

Label the region R.

Show all your construction lines. [3 marks]

Centimetre grid with points A, B and C marked

Foundation June 2018 Paper 2 Q17

AQAFoundationCurrent spec6 marksConstructions

17 Here is a map of an island with cities A, B and C.

The straight lines represent roads.

Map of an island with a North arrow. A straight road from A due east to B, and a road from B going north-west to a turning point then north-east to C. Scale: 1 cm represents 200 km
(a) A is due West of B.

Write down the bearing of A from B. [1 mark]

(b) Umar drives from A to B on the route shown.

Kaz drives from B to C on the route shown.

Use the map to work out how much further Umar drives than Kaz.

You must show your working. [5 marks]

Foundation June 2018 Paper 3 Q16

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

16 A sketch of triangle ABC is shown.

Sketch of triangle ABC with AB = 11 cm, AC = 8 cm and angle CAB = 37°

Not drawn accurately

In the space below, complete an accurate drawing of triangle ABC. [2 marks]

A line segment AB, printed 11 cm long on the paper

Higher June 2018 Paper 2 Q14

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

14 The scale drawing represents a garden.

Water from a sprinkler at \(P\) reaches up to 20 metres from \(P\).
Water from a sprinkler at \(Q\) reaches up to 25 metres from \(Q\).

Scale: 1 cm represents 5 m

Rectangular garden drawn on a dashed centimetre grid, 14 squares wide and 10 squares high, with points P and Q marked

Using a pair of compasses,

show the region that water from both sprinklers reaches. [2 marks]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 1 Q21

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksConstructions

21

(a) Joe wants to bisect angle BCD.
Angle BCD with arm CB shorter than arm CD

Here is his method.

Use a pair of compasses to draw arcs of the same radius from B and D.
Draw a straight line from C through the intersection of the arcs.

Angle BCD with two arcs drawn from B and D crossing, and a line from C through the intersection

Write down the error in his method. [1 mark]

(b) Kay wants to show all the points 3 km from point P.
Scale: 1 cm represents 1 km. A point marked P

Here is her answer.

Scale: 1 cm represents 1 km. A square drawn with P at its centre, its sides 3 cm from P

What is wrong with her answer? [1 mark]

(c) Here is a rectangle.
A rectangle

Using a pair of compasses and a straight edge, construct one line of symmetry.

Show clearly your construction arcs. [2 marks]

Higher November 2017 Paper 3 Q10

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

10 Construct a locus of points that are the same distance from points \(A\) and \(B\). [2 marks]

Two points, A on the left and B on the right, about 9 cm apart

Foundation June 2017 Paper 2 Q8

AQAFoundationCurrent spec6 marksConstructions

8 Here is a map of a town.

Scale: 1 cm represents 200 m

Map on a square grid with a North arrow. Park is 2 squares above Library. Cinema is 2 squares left of Library and Town Hall is 2 squares right of Library. Monument is 2 squares below Library. Station is 3 squares right of Monument and 1 square below it
(a) Which place is exactly North West of the Station?

Circle your answer. [1 mark]

  • Cinema
  • Town Hall
  • Library
  • Park
  • Monument
(b) Circle the three-figure bearing of the Monument from the Park. [1 mark]
  • \(090^\circ\)
  • \(180^\circ\)
  • \(270^\circ\)
  • \(360^\circ\)
(c) What is the distance, in metres, from the Cinema to the Station? [3 marks]
(d) Why might the shortest walking distance from the Cinema to the Station be greater than your answer to part (c)? [1 mark]

Foundation June 2025 Paper 3 Q25

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

25 Construct the perpendicular from the point P to the line AB.
Show all of your construction lines.

Line segment AB sloping down from A to B, with point P above the line

[2]

Higher June 2025 Paper 6 Q8

OCRHigherCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

8 Construct the perpendicular from the point P to the line AB.
Show all of your construction lines. [2]

Line segment AB sloping down from A on the left to B on the right, with point P above the line

Foundation June 2025 Paper 1 Q6

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksConstructions

6 The scale drawing shows the positions of ship A and ship B.

Scale: 1 cm represents 6 km
Scale drawing: point A with a North arrow, and point B with a North arrow below and to the right of A
(a) Find the actual distance between ship A and ship B. [2]
(b) Ship C is 33 km from ship B on a bearing of \(285^\circ\).

On the scale drawing, mark and label the position of ship C with a cross. [2]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 3 Q25

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

25 The diagram represents a rectangular field.
A and B are two trees.

A straight path goes across the field.
The path is always the same distance from A and B.

Construct the route followed by the path.
Show all your construction lines.

Rectangle representing the field, with point A near the top left and point B lower down near the right side

[2]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 1 Q24

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksConstructions

24 The diagram shows a rectangular garden ABCD.

Rectangle ABCD with A top left, B top right, C bottom right and D bottom left; it is wider than it is tall

The region of the garden that is closer to DA than DC is to be made into a patio.

Construct and shade the region for the patio.
Show all your construction lines. [3]

Higher November 2024 Paper 6 Q7

OCRHigherCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

7 The diagram represents a rectangular field.
A and B are two trees.

A straight path goes across the field.
The path is always the same distance from A and B.

Construct the route followed by the path.
Show all your construction lines. [2]

A rectangle representing the field, with point A near the top left and point B near the bottom right

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q19

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

19

Using ruler and compasses only, construct the perpendicular bisector of the line AB.

Leave your construction lines visible.

Line segment AB, sloping up from A on the left to B on the right

[2]

Higher June 2024 Paper 5 Q5

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksConstructions

5 Triangle ABC is drawn below.

Triangle ABC with A at the top left, B at the bottom left and C to the right
Using a ruler and compasses only, construct and shade the region which is closer to AB than AC. [3]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 2 Q23

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksConstructionsShow That & Proof

23 The diagram shows a town T and a straight road AB.

Scale: 2 cm represents 1 km

Point T above a straight line segment AB that slopes up from A on the left to B on the right

A new straight road is built from town T to the road AB.
The road is the shortest possible distance from town T to the road AB.

(a) Using ruler and compasses only, construct the road from town T to the road AB. [2]
(b) The new road costs £200 000 per kilometre to build.
The road constructor says

The new road will cost over £600 000 to build.

Show that the road constructor is incorrect. [3]

Higher November 2023 Paper 5 Q15

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksConstructionsShow That & Proof

15 The diagram shows a town T and a straight road AB.

Scale: 2 cm represents 1 km

Point T marked above a straight road drawn from A, at the bottom left, up to B, at the right

A new straight road is built from town T to the road AB.
The road is the shortest possible distance from town T to the road AB.

(a) Using ruler and compasses only, construct the road from town T to the road AB. [2]
(b) The new road costs £200 000 per kilometre to build.
The road constructor says
The new road will cost over £600 000 to build.

Show that the road constructor is incorrect. [3]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 3 Q22

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksConstructions

22 The diagram represents a coastline.

A, B and C are lighthouses.

Coastline: land shaded above, sea below; the coast runs from left through A to B then turns down to the right through C

A boat is

  • the same distance from A and B
  • the same distance from AB and BC.
Using a ruler and compasses only, construct the position of the boat.
Label the position of the boat clearly. [5]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 2 Q9

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksConstructions

9 The scale drawing shows the positions of two towns, A and B.

Scale: 1 cm represents 10 km
Scale drawing: point A with a North arrow, and point B with a North arrow above and to the right of A
(a) Find the actual distance between town A and town B. [2]
(b) Town C is 55 km from town B on a bearing of \(330^\circ\).

On the scale drawing, mark and label the position of town C with a cross. [2]

Higher June 2023 Paper 6 Q5

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksConstructions

5 The diagram represents a coastline.

A, B and C are lighthouses.

Coastline: land shaded above a line from A up to B and then down through C; sea below; lighthouses A, B and C marked with crosses on the coastline

A boat is

  • the same distance from A and B
  • the same distance from AB and BC.

Using a ruler and compasses only, construct the position of the boat.
Label the position of the boat clearly. [5]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 1 Q26

OCRFoundationCurrent spec7 marksConstructions

26

(a) Construct the perpendicular from the point P to the line AB.
Point P above a line segment AB

[2]

(b) The diagram shows a field LMN.
Triangle LMN representing a field

A tree is to be planted in the field so that it is

  • the same distance from the fences MN and ML

and

  • the same distance from corner M as from corner N.

Show, by construction, whether this can be done or cannot be done.

This .................... be done. [5]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 1 Q24

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksConstructions

24 B is 12 km due east of A.

C is south-east of A and on a bearing of 225° from B.

Complete the diagram to show the positions of A, B and C.
Show clearly the values of all three angles in triangle ABC.

Scale: 1 cm represents 2 km

Point A with a North arrow drawn upwards from it

[4]

Higher November 2022 Paper 4 Q7

OCRHigherCurrent spec7 marksConstructions

7

(a) Construct the perpendicular from the point P to the line AB.
A point P above and to the left of a sloping line segment AB, with A at the bottom left and B at the top right
[2]
(b) The diagram shows a field LMN.
Triangle LMN with M at the top left, N to the right and L at the bottom left

A tree is to be planted in the field so that it is

  • the same distance from the fences MN and ML
and
  • the same distance from corner M as from corner N.

Show, by construction, whether this can be done or cannot be done.

This …………… be done. [5]

Higher November 2022 Paper 4 Q5

5 B is 12 km due east of A.
C is south-east of A and on a bearing of 225° from B.

Complete the diagram to show the positions of A, B and C.
Show clearly the values of all three angles in triangle ABC.

Scale: 1 cm represents 2 km

A point A with a north arrow drawn upwards from it

[4]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 2 Q22

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksConstructions

22 The diagram shows the scale drawing of a sandpit, ABCD.
It also shows the arc of all points in the sandpit that are 80 cm from corner A.

Scale: 1 cm represents 20 cm
Scale drawing of quadrilateral ABCD with AB at the bottom and DC at the top, and an arc centred on A from AB to AD

A game is played by throwing a ball into the sandpit.
Points may be scored when the ball lands in the sandpit.

  • 1 point if the ball lands within 80 cm of corner A,
    and
  • 1 point if the ball is closer to side AB than side AD,
    and
  • 1 point if the ball is closer to corner A than corner B.

By completing the construction, find and shade the regions where 2 points can be scored.
Show all your construction lines. [6]

Higher June 2022 Paper 5 Q9

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksConstructions

9 The diagram shows the scale drawing of a sandpit, ABCD.
It also shows the arc of all points in the sandpit that are 80 cm from corner A.

Scale: 1 cm represents 20 cm

Scale drawing of quadrilateral sandpit ABCD with AB along the bottom, DC along the top and an arc centred on A drawn from AD to AB

A game is played by throwing a ball into the sandpit.
Points may be scored when the ball lands in the sandpit.

  • 1 point if the ball lands within 80 cm of corner A,
    and
  • 1 point if the ball is closer to side AB than side AD,
    and
  • 1 point if the ball is closer to corner A than corner B.

By completing the construction, find and shade the regions where 2 points can be scored.
Show all your construction lines. [6]

Higher June 2022 Paper 5 Q2

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksConstructions

2 The scale diagram below shows the position of two castles, J and K.

Scale: 1 cm represents 2 km

Castle K with a North arrow above it, and castle J below and slightly to the left of K, also with a North arrow

The bearing of a tower from castle J is 072°.
The bearing of the tower from castle K is 116°.

Use construction to find the distance from castle J to the tower.
Give your answer to the nearest 0.1 km. [4]

Higher November 2021 Paper 6 Q7

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksConstructions

7 The scale drawing represents a park, ABCD.

Scale: 1 cm represents 10 m

Scale drawing of quadrilateral park ABCD with B at the top right, A at the left, D at the bottom left and C at the bottom right

A straight path goes across the park from B.
The path is always the same distance from side AB and side BC.

(a) Construct the route followed by the path.
Show all your construction lines. [2]
(b) A bench is to be placed on the path.
The bench must be no more than 50 m from C.

Construct the locus of the possible positions of the bench.
Indicate clearly on the diagram where the bench can be placed. [3]

Foundation November 2020 Paper 1 Q23

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksConstructions

23 ABCD is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral ABCD with A at the bottom left, B at the top left, C at the top right and D at the bottom right
(a) Construct the bisector of angle ABC.
Show all your construction lines. [2]
(b) Construct the perpendicular bisector of BC.
Show all your construction lines. [2]
(c) Shade the region which is
  • nearer to BC than to AB

and

  • nearer to B than to C.

[1]

Higher November 2020 Paper 4 Q5

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksConstructions

5 ABCD is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral ABCD with A at bottom left, B at top left, C at top right and D at bottom right; AD is horizontal
(a) Construct the bisector of angle ABC.
Show all your construction lines. [2]
(b) Construct the perpendicular bisector of BC.
Show all your construction lines. [2]
(c) Shade the region which is
  • nearer to BC than to AB

and

  • nearer to B than to C.
[1]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 2 Q17

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksConstructions

17 The diagram shows the scale drawing of a garden ABCD.

Scale: 1 cm represents 5 m
Scale drawing of a quadrilateral garden ABCD with AB along the bottom, D at the top left and C at the top right

A tree is to be planted in the garden so that it is

  • at least 10 m from AB

and

  • closer to CD than CB

and

  • at least 15 m from D.
Using a ruler and compasses only, construct and shade the region in which the tree can be planted. [6]

Higher November 2019 Paper 5 Q9

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksConstructions

9

(a) The scale 1 cm represents 25 m can be written in the form \(1 : k\).

Find the value of \(k\). [1]

(b) The scale drawing represents a harbour.
Scale drawing of a harbour with points A, B, C, D and E joined by straight lines A to B, B to C, C to D and D to E. Scale: 1 cm represents 25 m

A boat leaves the harbour from point C and sails on a path that is equidistant from BC and CD.
The harbour rules do not allow boats to sail within 75 m of point E.

Find by construction whether the path of the boat will follow the harbour rules.
Show all your construction lines. [5]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 2 Q9

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksConstructions

9 The scale drawing shows the positions of two boats, P and Q.

Scale: 1 cm represents 4 km
Scale drawing showing boat P and boat Q, each with a North arrow; Q is up and to the right of P
(a) Find the actual distance between boat P and boat Q. [2]
(b) Measure the bearing of boat Q from boat P. [1]
(c) A lighthouse is
  • 18 km from boat P
  • on a bearing of \(200^\circ\) from boat Q.

On the scale drawing, mark a possible position of the lighthouse with a cross. [2]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 3 Q22

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

22 Construct the perpendicular from the point P to the line AB.

Show all of your construction lines.

Point P above a straight line segment AB, with A at the bottom left and B at the top right

[2]

Higher June 2019 Paper 6 Q17

OCRHigherCurrent spec8 marksAdvanced TrigonometryConstructions

17 T is a radar tower.
A and B are two aircraft.

At 3pm

  • aircraft A is 3250 km from T on a bearing of 015°
  • aircraft B is 4960 km from T on a bearing of 057°.
Point T with a North arrow; aircraft A is above and slightly right of T, and aircraft B is further to the right

Not to scale

(a) Aircraft A flies directly towards radar tower T at a speed of 890 km/h.

At what time will the aircraft pass over radar tower T?
Give your answer to the nearest minute. [4]

(b) Calculate the distance that was between aircraft A and aircraft B at 3pm. [4]

Higher June 2019 Paper 6 Q7

OCRHigherCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

7 Construct the perpendicular from the point P to the line AB.
Show all of your construction lines.

Point P above a sloping line segment AB

[2]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 1 Q19

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksConstructions

19 The scale drawing shows Katy’s garden ABCD.

Scale: 1 cm represents 5 m. Rectangle ABCD with A top left, B top right, C bottom right and D bottom left; AB is 12 cm and AD is 8 cm on the original drawing

Katy places a statue in the garden.

The statue is

  • more than 30 m from D
  • closer to CB than AB.

Construct and shade the region where the statue could be placed.
Show all your construction lines. [5]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 3 Q15

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksConstructions

15

Using ruler and compasses only, construct the perpendicular bisector of FG.
Line segment FG, sloping down from F at the top left to G at the bottom right

[2]

Higher November 2018 Paper 4 Q7

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksConstructions

7 The diagram shows triangle ABC.

Triangle ABC with A at bottom left, B at the top and C at the right
(a) Construct the bisector of angle BAC. [2]
(b) Construct the perpendicular bisector of AC. [2]
(c) Shade the region inside triangle ABC that is
  • nearer to AC than to AB
  • nearer to A than to C.

[1]

Foundation June 2018 Paper 1 Q20

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksConstructions

20 The scale diagram below shows towns, A, B and C.
Line AB represents the road from A to B and line AC represents the road from A to C.

A shopping centre is to be built so that it is

  • nearer to the road from A to B than the road from A to C,
  • less than 14 km from town C.
(a) Using construction, shade the region where the shopping centre could be built.
Show all your construction lines.
Scale drawing labelled Scale: 1 cm represents 2 km. Point A on the left, with a line from A up to B at the top right and a line from A down to C at the lower right

[5]

(b) Explain why the region found in part (a) may not be an appropriate site for the shopping centre. [1]

Higher June 2018 Paper 4 Q7

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksConstructions

7 The scale diagram below shows towns, A, B and C.
Line AB represents the road from A to B and line AC represents the road from A to C.

A shopping centre is to be built so that it is

  • nearer to the road from A to B than the road from A to C,
  • less than 14 km from town C.
(a) Using construction, shade the region where the shopping centre could be built.
Show all your construction lines.
Scale diagram with the note Scale: 1 cm represents 2 km; line AB going up to the right from A and line AC going down to the right from A, with C lower right
[5]
(b) Explain why the region found in part (a) may not be an appropriate site for the shopping centre. [1]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 1 Q20

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksConstructions

20 Four points A, B, C and D are shown on the scale diagram below.

Scale diagram with four points: B at the top, C on the left, A on the right and D at the bottom left. Scale: 1 cm represents 5 m
(a) On the diagram, construct and mark the two points that are
  • the same distance from A and B

and

  • 15 m from C.

Show all your construction lines. [5]

(b) The points A, B, C and D represent the four corners of Monty’s garden.
His garden is bounded by four straight fences A to B, B to C, C to D and D to A.

Monty wants to plant a tree in his garden at a place that satisfies the two conditions in part (a).

Explain why there is only one position where Monty can plant his tree. [1]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 3 Q18

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksConstructions

18 The diagram shows a scale drawing of a park, ABCD.

Scale drawing of quadrilateral park ABCD, with the Entrance marked on side BC. Scale: 1 cm represents 10 m
(a) A straight water pipe runs across the park.
The pipe runs equidistant from DA and DC.

Construct, using compasses and ruler only, the position of the water pipe.
You must show all your construction lines. [2]

(b) A straight path connects the entrance to the exit.
This path is perpendicular to CB.
(i) Construct, using compasses and ruler only, the position of the path.
Leave in all your construction lines. [2]
(ii) Find the actual length of the path, in metres. [2]

Higher November 2017 Paper 4 Q3

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksConstructions

3 Four points A, B, C and D are shown on the scale diagram below.

Scale diagram with four marked points: B at the top, C at the left, D at the bottom left and A at the right; Scale: 1 cm represents 5 m
(a) On the diagram, construct and mark the two points that are
  • the same distance from A and B
    and
  • 15 m from C.

Show all your construction lines. [5]

(b) The points A, B, C and D represent the four corners of Monty’s garden.
His garden is bounded by four straight fences A to B, B to C, C to D and D to A.

Monty wants to plant a tree in his garden at a place that satisfies the two conditions in part (a).

Explain why there is only one position where Monty can plant his tree. [1]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 1 Q22

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksBasic TrigonometryConstructions

22 A, B, C and D are four towns.

B is 25 kilometres due East of A.
C is 25 kilometres due North of A.
D is 45 kilometres due South of A.

North arrow; C above A, B to the right of A, and D below A

Not to scale

(a) Work out the bearing of B from C. [2]
(b) Calculate the bearing of D from B. [4]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 3 Q17

OCRFoundationCurrent spec7 marksConstructions

17

(a) The scale of a map is 1 cm represents 25 m.
(i) The length of a path is 240 m.

Work out the length, in centimetres, of the path on the map. [1]

(ii) The scale 1 cm represents 25 m can be written in the form 1 : \(k\).

Find the value of \(k\). [1]

(b) The scale drawing represents a park.

Scale: 1 cm represents 25 m

Scale drawing of a park: quadrilateral ABCD with A bottom left, B upper left, C top right and D bottom right

A new play area must be

  • no more than 150 m from B
  • closer to AD than to CD.

Construct and shade the region where the play area can be positioned.
Show all your construction lines. [5]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 1 Q16

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksConstructions

16 The scale diagram shows the positions of town A and town B.

Scale: 1 cm represents 10 miles
Scale diagram with point B near the top centre and point A to the lower left of B

Lucy’s house is nearer to town A than to town B.
Her house is exactly 50 miles from town B.

On the scale diagram show all the possible positions of Lucy’s house.
You must show all your construction lines. [5]

Higher June 2017 Paper 4 Q7

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksBasic TrigonometryConstructions

7 A, B, C and D are four towns.

B is 25 kilometres due East of A.
C is 25 kilometres due North of A.
D is 45 kilometres due South of A.

Towns marked with crosses: C above A, D below A, B to the right of A, and a North arrow

Not to scale

(a) Work out the bearing of B from C. [2]
(b) Calculate the bearing of D from B. [4]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 2 Q4

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksConstructions

4 A and B are two farms on this map.

Map outline containing point A with a North arrow, point B with a North arrow below and to the right of A, and the scale: 2 cm represents 1 km

Use the map to complete these sentences.

(a)
(i) The distance from A to B is .............................. km. [2]
(ii) The bearing of B from A is .............................. \(^\circ\). [1]
(b) C is another farm.
C is 2.5 km from B on a bearing of \(230^\circ\).

Mark and label the position of C on the map with a cross. [2]

Higher June 2017 Paper 6 Q2

OCRHigherCurrent spec7 marksConstructions

2

(a) The scale of a map is 1 cm represents 25 m.
(i) The length of a path is 240 m.

Work out the length, in centimetres, of the path on the map. [1]

(ii) The scale 1 cm represents 25 m can be written in the form 1 : \(k\).

Find the value of \(k\). [1]

(b) The scale drawing represents a park.

Scale: 1 cm represents 25 m

Scale drawing of a quadrilateral park ABCD: AD is the horizontal bottom side, B is up and slightly left of A, and C is at the top right above D

A new play area must be

  • no more than 150 m from B
  • closer to AD than to CD.

Construct and shade the region where the play area can be positioned.
Show all your construction lines. [5]