GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Writing an Expression Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Writing an Expression, with full model answers. Covers forming expressions from words.
Writing an Expression exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About GCSE Maths Writing an Expression
Writing an Expression is a Grade 2+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation tier papers. These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Unknowns Use a letter for the unknown.
- Operations Translate words such as more than or times.
- Perimeter Add expressions for each side.
Common mistakes in Writing an Expression
- Writing n − 4 as 4 − n for 4 less than n.
- Confusing expressions and equations.
Try two Writing an Expression exam-style questions
1. Write an expression for 5 more than double x. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
2x + 5
2. Pens cost p pence. Write an expression for 6 pens. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
6p
Writing an Expression FAQs
Which exam boards include Writing an Expression?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Writing an Expression in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 2+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these Writing an Expression questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
