GCSE Maths formula sheets confirmed for 2026 and 2027
Students taking GCSE Maths in 2025, 2026 and 2027 do not need to memorise the usual formulae. Instead, the exam comes with a GCSE Maths formula sheet, so the key skill is knowing when to use each formula.
The exam board AQA confirms that every question paper includes a GCSE Maths formula sheet insert. The 2027 sheets match the ones used in 2026, so you can revise with either set now.
Why the GCSE Maths formula sheet matters
Knowing a formula is not enough. You need to recognise the question that calls for it. For example, a question about a circle may need the area formula, but it may also ask you to work backwards from a given area. Therefore, practise both directions.
How to use the GCSE Maths formula sheet in practice
Read the question first, then decide what you know and what you need to find. Next, identify the formula that fits the shape, such as a triangle or a cylinder. Then substitute the values carefully. Finally, check that your answer has sensible units and that it makes sense for the question.
Practise with the formula sheet
Use the GCSE Maths sample test to practise choosing the right formula. It is free and gives feedback on every question. Try a few questions each week, and check your answers against the feedback before you move on.
Check the official sheets
The exam board AQA publishes the full 2027 sheets on its website. For the official reasons behind the change, read the DfE and Ofqual consultation on GCSE maths and science assessment. You can also read the AQA news page on the 2027 formulae sheets to confirm which sheet your exam uses.
For the November resit and results dates, read the November 2026 resits article. Using the official sheet in every practice session will make the real exam feel familiar, so you can spend your time on the questions rather than on finding the formula.
