Year 10 algebraic notation, expanding and factorising quiz to download as PDF

This Year 10 algebraic notation, expanding and factorising quiz has 10 short questions for pupils aged 14-15. Type your answer, check it straight away and read the explanation when you get one wrong.

Year 10 algebraic notation, expanding and factorising quiz: the 10 questions

Simplify \(2a+3a\).
Expand \(2(x+7)\).
Expand \((x+1)(x+2)\).
Factorise \(x^2-4\).
Factorise \(3x+6\).
Work out \(x^2\) when \(x=-5\).
Expand \((x-2)^2\).
Factorise \(x^2+5x+6\).
(Higher) Factorise \(2x^2+3x+1\).
Simplify \(\dfrac{8x^3}{4x}\).

How to use this Year 10 algebraic notation, expanding and factorising quiz

First, answer every question without a calculator unless the question says so. Then check your answer and read the short explanation. If you get fewer than 7 right, revise the algebraic notation, expanding and factorising lesson and try again later. After that, try the multiple choice questions or the algebraic notation, expanding and factorising worksheet.

Finally, take this quiz again before a test, because quick retrieval helps you remember. Moreover, all the pages of this chapter work together, so you can move between them at any time. For example, many pupils read the lesson on Monday, practise on Wednesday and test themselves on Friday.