Year 10 Algebra Worksheets

Our vast range of Year 10 algebra worksheets is specially curated to help your secondary students master essential GCSE maths topics. All of our expert-made printable resources cover a wide variety of topics, including solving equations, factoring, and expanding brackets, among others. Year 10 marks a crucial point in every student's maths journey. Our algebra worksheets bridge the gap between KS3 foundation skills and GCSE requirements. Each of our resources targets specific learning objectives whilst building confidence in algebraic thinking. Your students will develop problem-solving skills through our carefully structured questions that gradually progress from basic to advanced levels.

Add and Subtract Algebraic Fractions (B)

Preview of Add and Subtract Algebraic Fractions (B)

Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Fractions (A)

Preview of Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Fractions (A)

Algebra Addition Pyramids (A)

Preview of Algebra Addition Pyramids (A)

Algebra Multiplication Pyramids (A)

Preview of Algebra Multiplication Pyramids (A)

Algebraic Proof (A)

Preview of Algebraic Proof (A)

Algebraic Proof (B)

Preview of Algebraic Proof (B)

Changing the Subject: Requires Factorisation

Preview of Changing the Subject: Requires Factorisation

Collecting Like Terms - Using Algebra Tiles

Preview of Collecting Like Terms - Using Algebra Tiles

Completing the Square

Preview of Completing the Square

Completing the Square - Using Algebra Tiles

Preview of Completing the Square - Using Algebra Tiles

Composite Functions (B)

Preview of Composite Functions (B)

Distance Time Graphs

Preview of Distance Time Graphs

Does the Point Lie on the Line?

Preview of Does the Point Lie on the Line?

Drawing Conversion Graphs

Preview of Drawing Conversion Graphs

Drawing Distance Time Graphs

Preview of Drawing Distance Time Graphs

Drawing Gradients (A)

Preview of Drawing Gradients (A)

Drawing Gradients (B)

Preview of Drawing Gradients (B)

Drawing Straight Line Graphs

Preview of Drawing Straight Line Graphs

Equations of Proportion - with Three Variables

Preview of Equations of Proportion - with Three Variables

Expanding and Factorising Mixed Exercise

Preview of Expanding and Factorising Mixed Exercise

Expressions and Functions

Preview of Expressions and Functions

Factorising Expressions

Preview of Factorising Expressions

Factorising Quadratic Expressions (B)

Preview of Factorising Quadratic Expressions (B)

Find the Values

Preview of Find the Values

Forming and Solving Equations

Preview of Forming and Solving Equations

Forming Expressions from Function Machines

Preview of Forming Expressions from Function Machines

Geometric Sequences (B)

Preview of Geometric Sequences (B)

Graphing Inequalities (C)

Preview of Graphing Inequalities (C)

Indices (B)

Preview of Indices (B)

Inputs and Outputs

Preview of Inputs and Outputs

Introducing Algebra Tiles

Preview of Introducing Algebra Tiles

Introducing Functions - Using Function Machines

Preview of Introducing Functions - Using Function Machines

Linear Functions: y = x + c

Preview of Linear Functions: y = x + c

Multiply and Divide Algebraic Fractions (A)

Preview of Multiply and Divide Algebraic Fractions (A)

Order of Operations - Introducing Brackets and Indices

Preview of Order of Operations - Introducing Brackets and Indices

Order of Operations - Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction

Preview of Order of Operations - Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction

Plotting Cubic Graphs

Preview of Plotting Cubic Graphs

Powers, Roots and Indices

Preview of Powers, Roots and Indices

Quadratic Sequences - Using the Quadratic Sequence Formula

Preview of Quadratic Sequences - Using the Quadratic Sequence Formula

Rationalising the Denominator - with Binomial Denominators

Preview of Rationalising the Denominator - with Binomial Denominators

Rearranging Formulae (A)

Preview of Rearranging Formulae (A)

Rearranging Formulas with Function Machines

Preview of Rearranging Formulas with Function Machines

Reflecting Graphs

Preview of Reflecting Graphs

Simplify Algebraic Fractions (A)

Preview of Simplify Algebraic Fractions (A)

Simplify Algebraic Fractions (B)

Preview of Simplify Algebraic Fractions (B)

Solving Equations - Unknowns on Both Sides

Preview of Solving Equations - Unknowns on Both Sides

Solving Equations with Algebraic Perimeters

Preview of Solving Equations with Algebraic Perimeters

Solving Inequalities (B)

Preview of Solving Inequalities (B)

Solving Inequalities (C)

Preview of Solving Inequalities (C)

Solving Inequalities with Two Inequality Signs

Preview of Solving Inequalities with Two Inequality Signs

Solving Quadratic Equations (E) - Using all Three Methods

Preview of Solving Quadratic Equations (E) - Using all Three Methods

Solving real life problems using graphs

Preview of Solving real life problems using graphs

Speed Time Graphs

Preview of Speed Time Graphs

Straight Line Equations and Tables of Values (A)

Preview of Straight Line Equations and Tables of Values (A)

Substituting into Expressions (C)

Preview of Substituting into Expressions (C)

Substituting into Expressions using Negative Numbers

Preview of Substituting into Expressions using Negative Numbers

Substituting into Formulae (A) Word Problems

Preview of Substituting into Formulae (A) Word Problems

Substituting into Formulae (B)

Preview of Substituting into Formulae (B)

Substituting into Quadratic Expressions

Preview of Substituting into Quadratic Expressions

Substitution - Using Algebra Tiles

Preview of Substitution - Using Algebra Tiles

Substitution Builder (C)

Preview of Substitution Builder (C)

Think of A Number Expressions

Preview of Think of A Number Expressions

Trial and Improvement (A)

Preview of Trial and Improvement (A)

Using the Nth Term (Linear)

Preview of Using the Nth Term (Linear)

Writing Formulae

Preview of Writing Formulae

Printable PDF Worksheets with Comprehensive Answer Sheets

All of the Year 10 algebra worksheet comes as a downloadable PDF with separate answer sheets. Download these premium ready-to-use, printable resources right away to initiate an engaging learning process. Teachers save valuable marking time whilst students can self-assess their progress. Our clear layout makes printing easy for classroom sets or individual use. Each worksheet maintains consistent formatting across all topics, ensuring students focus on learning rather than navigating confusing layouts.

What's Included in These Year 10 Algebra Worksheets

Our comprehensive collection covers all essential algebra topics for Year 10 students:

• Solving Equations - Single and multi-step equations with brackets

• Expanding Brackets - Single brackets, double brackets, and perfect squares

• Factorising Expressions - Common factors, difference of two squares, and quadratic expressions

• Substitution - Evaluating expressions and formulae with given values

• Linear Functions - Graphs, gradients, and y-intercepts

• Algebraic Fractions - Simplifying and manipulating fractional expressions

• Surds and Indices - Laws of indices and simplifying surds

Each topic includes progressive difficulty levels to challenge every student appropriately.

Why These Year 10 Algebra Resources Are Essential for GCSE Success

Algebra forms the foundation of GCSE maths, appearing across multiple exam papers. Our worksheets align perfectly with current GCSE specifications, ensuring students learn relevant skills. Regular practice builds mathematical fluency, reducing exam anxiety and boosting confidence. Students who master algebra in Year 10 perform significantly better in their final GCSE exams.

Real-Life Applications of Year 10 Algebra Skills

Algebra isn't just abstract mathematics - it's everywhere in daily life. Students use linear equations when calculating mobile phone contracts or comparing shopping deals. Engineers apply factorising skills when designing structures. Scientists use substitution in formulae for experiments and research. Understanding these connections helps students appreciate maths beyond the classroom.