Letters, expressions and formulas
Letters, expressions and formulas

A variable is a letter that stands for a number we do not know yet or that can change. An expression is a mathematical phrase made from numbers, variables and operations, so it does not have an equals sign.
Step-by-step lessons on CCEA GCSE Maths Writing an Expression. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build fluency with number, ratio and algebra first, since geometry, probability and statistics topics rely on them, and leave extra time nearer the exam for Higher-tier problem-solving and multi-step reasoning questions.