​GCSE MATHS PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS - ALGEBRA TOPICS

APPRENTICE
​Upto Grade 1

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions (collecting like terms)
SKILLED
Grades 1 to 3

Substitution (evaluating algebraic expressions)
​​(non-calculator)

Substitution (evaluating algebraic expressions) (calculator)

Arithmetic Sequences (including patterns)

Expanding Expressions Involving Brackets

Factorising Algebraic Expressions
SPECIALIST
​Grades 2 to 5

Solving Linear Equations (finding the value of an unknown)

Index Laws (laws of indices, powers)

Linear Graphs (straight line graphs, y=mx+c)
EXPERT
​Grades 3 to 5

Rearranging Formulae (changing the subject)
​PRO
​Grades 4 to 6

Real Life Graphs (interpreting intercept and gradient in context)

Solving Simultaneous Equations Algebraically
LEGENDARY
​Grades 6 to 7

Solving Simultaneous Equations Graphically

Advanced Linear Graphs (including points of intersection)

Advanced Inequalities (including regions)

Iteration (estimating solutions to equations using iterative methods)

Trigonometric Graphs (sin, cos & tan)

Advanced Sequences (quadratic, geometric & fibonacci)
ELITE
​Upto Grade 9

Advanced Functions (composite & inverse functions)

Solving Quadratics (by factorising, using the quadratic formula & completing the square)