Is Paper 3 the hardest GCSE Maths paper?

Not officially. It is the last, which makes it feel hardest. Practise it as its own sitting.

Calculator on Paper 3?

Yes on AQA and Edexcel. OCR: read that paper.

Should I skip Paper 3 past papers if I ran out of time?

No. Sit at least one timed Paper 3-style mock. The last paper is where tired students leak.

GCSE Maths Paper 3 — last paper, calculator, stamina

GCSE Maths Paper 3 — the last sitting, not an afterthoughtGCSE Maths Paper 3 is the final calculator paper on AQA and Edexcel. Learn how it differs from Paper 2, how to keep stamina, and sit Paper 3 mocks.Start free GCSE Maths test · Pricing