10 Algebra Mistakes from getting a grade 4 or 5

Struggling with algebra? You're not alone.

Many GCSE students lose easy marks because of common algebra mistakes rather than difficult maths. This workbook is designed to help students identify these mistakes, understand why they happen, and learn the correct methods needed for exam success.

Inside this workbook:

✔ 10 common GCSE algebra mistakes explained

✔ Clear step-by-step worked examples

✔ Practice questions for every topic

✔ Exam tips to avoid losing marks

✔ Simple explanations suitable for Grades 4–5

✔ Final checklist to test understanding

Topics Covered:

• Collecting like terms

• Combining powers

• Expanding brackets

• Negative brackets

• Solving equations

• Multiplying powers

• Dividing powers

• Factorising

• Substitution

• Common algebra misconceptions

Perfect For:

🎓 GCSE Maths students

🎓 Year 9–11 revision

🎓 Home learning

🎓 Maths tutoring

🎓 Exam preparation

Whether you're aiming for a Grade 4, Grade 5, or simply looking to build confidence in algebra, this workbook will help you avoid the mistakes that cost students valuable marks every year.