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Term, expression or equation?

Last updated: 31/05/2026
Contributor: Katie G
Term, expression or equation activity
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Maths
Resource type
Starter/Plenary
Student activity
Worksheet

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Help KS3-4 students practise and deepen their algebraic skills with this easy-to-use and free downloadable algebra term, expression or equation activity resource. 

What's included

  • Free printable PDF resource for students to consolidate their understanding of algebra terms, expressions and equations. 
  • For subscribers only, an adaptable and customisable Word document resource. 

Available as a free PDF download, or access the editable Word document version as a subscriber.

Term, expression or equation maths activity resource

A quick activity that could be used as a starter, students will consolidate their understanding by identifying the different terms, expressions and equations from the jumbled up algebra. 

Answers are included for self, peer or whole class assessment purposes. This activity can support KS3 learning of algebraic topics or be used at KS4 for revision lessons or regular recaps. 

How to use this resource

This resource can be used at any point in algebraic learning during KS3-4, such as at the beginning of an algebraic topic, to check understanding during a topic or for a handy revision reinforcement task. 

The activity could also work as a homework task as students progress through their algebraic learning journey. 

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A sample extract from the resource: 

Term, expression or equation?

Given below are terms, expressions and equations but they are all mixed up. Complete the table by writing each one under the correct heading.

List any variables below the table.

 

a + b

x

-9

5m - 2

y = mx + c

x + 10

a + 2b - 3c

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