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Year 6 Expressions Assessment

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Year 6 Expressions Assessment

Mathematical expressions and algebra symbols

📝 Instructions

Time allowed: 45 minutes

Total marks: 28

Show all working clearly. Marks will be given for correct working even if the final answer is incorrect.

🔢 Part A: Expanding Expressions

1. Expand each expression: (8 marks)

a) 3(x + 4) = ___________

b) 5(2y + 3) = ___________

c) 4(3a - 2) = ___________

d) 6(2m + 5) = ___________

2. Expand and simplify: (6 marks)

a) 2(x + 3) + 4(x + 1)

b) 3(2y - 1) + 2(y + 4)

🔍 Part B: Finding HCF and Factorising

3. Find the Highest Common Factor (HCF) of these terms: (4 marks)

a) 6x and 9y

HCF = _______

b) 12a and 8b

HCF = _______

4. Factorise each expression: (8 marks)

a) 4x + 8 = ___________

b) 6y - 12 = ___________

c) 10a + 15 = ___________

d) 9m - 6 = ___________

5. Challenge Question: First expand and simplify, then factorise your answer: (2 marks)

2(x + 3) + 4(x + 1)

Step 1: Expand and simplify:

Step 2: Factorise your answer:

💭 Student Reflection

6. How confident do you feel about expanding expressions? Circle one:

Very confident

Quite confident

Not very confident

Need more help

7. What was the most challenging part of this assessment for you?
8. What would help you improve your understanding of expressions?

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