6th Grade Writing and Reading Algebraic Expressions Test with Point Values (PDF)

6th Grade math test: Writing and Reading Algebraic Expressions – Maths PDF

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This write expressions test for 6th Grade covers writing and reading algebraic expressions (Common Core 6.EE.A.2a, 6.EE.A.2b), with a free PDF to print.

This 45-minute test has 9 questions worth 20 points. It covers writing expressions from words, identifying terms and coefficients, reading expressions, and modeling situations (Common Core 6.EE.A.2a and 6.EE.A.2b). Show your work.

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About this test

Grade: Grade 6
Chapter: Writing and Reading Algebraic Expressions
Standards: 6.EE.A.2a, 6.EE.A.2b
Time: 45 minutes
Total: 20 points

Write expressions test: questions

Question 1 – Write expressions [2 pts]

Translate each phrase.

the sum of 9 and a number $n$
a number $x$ divided by 6

Question 2 – Write expressions with less than [2 pts]

12 less than a number $p$
three times the difference of $w$ and 4

Question 3 – Parts of an expression [2 pts]

Name each part.

For the expression $6y + 9$, name the terms, the coefficient, and the constant.

Question 4 – Read an expression [2 pts]

Write $4(n + 7)$ in words and name its two factors.

Question 5 – Story to expression [2 pts]

Mei spends 8 dollars.

Mei has m dollars and spends 8 dollars. Write an expression for the money she has left. Find the amount left if m is 25.

Question 6 – Groups [2 pts]

A box holds 12 pencils. Write an expression for the number of pencils in b boxes, and then in b boxes plus 5 loose pencils.

Question 7 – Two variables [2 pts]

Snacks at the game cost $4 for a pretzel and $3 for a drink. Write an expression for the cost of p pretzels and d drinks, then find the cost of 2 pretzels and 5 drinks.

Question 8 – Compare expressions [3 pts]

Explain the difference between $2n + 5$ and $2(n + 5)$. Find the value of each when $n = 3$.

Question 9 – Build an expression [3 pts]

A gym charges a $20 sign-up fee and $15 per month. Write an expression for the cost of m months. Then find the cost for 6 months and tell what each part of the expression means.

Key facts behind this write expressions test

Key facts

Sum, plus, more than: add. Difference, less than, decreased by: subtract.
Product and times: multiply; quotient and divided by: divide.
A term is a part of an expression separated by plus or minus signs.
A coefficient is the number multiplied by a variable; a constant has no variable.
Read an expression in parentheses as one quantity.

How to use this write expressions test

Time yourself: the test is designed for an average student in 45 minutes. Answer the questions you are sure of first, then come back to the longer ones and check your units.

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