Logic Masters · Ages 11 to 12
Rearranging Formulae MCQ
Rearrange a formula to change its subject, choosing the correct result from four options. A Grade 7–8 algebra worksheet with answer keys.
The learning journey
Every activity is one step. Here is where this one fits.
- PlayLearn the idea in a game
- Practise(you are here)Lock it in on paper
- ReviewCome back and keep it sharp
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- AchieveEarn a certificate
About Rearranging Formulae MCQ
Rearranging Formulae MCQ gives Grade 7 and 8 learners practice with changing the subject of a formula, one of the most useful algebraic skills. Each question presents a familiar formula and asks the student to make a particular variable the subject, choosing the correctly rearranged version from four options. Rearranging formulae is a core lower-secondary algebra expectation across the US, UK, Canada and Australia, and it is essential for science as well as mathematics, wherever a known relationship needs to be solved for a different quantity. The skill draws on the same inverse-operation thinking used to solve equations, now applied to letters rather than numbers, which deepens algebraic understanding. The multiple-choice format suits this topic well because the distractors are built around the classic errors, such as applying an operation to only part of an expression or inverting incorrectly, helping students recognise and avoid them. The formulae are drawn from familiar contexts so the algebra feels purposeful. The five levels vary the formulae so the worksheet stays fresh and reusable. Each page prints cleanly on a standard A4 sheet, and every level downloads with its own answer key giving the correct option and rearrangement. There is no advertising and no sign-up.
Common questions
- What does this practise?
- Changing the subject of a formula using inverse operations.
- What grade is this for?
- Grade 7 to Grade 8 learners aged 11 to 13.
- Is an answer key included?
- Yes, every level gives the correct option and rearrangement.
A hand for grown-ups
- Before you start
- Find a calm few minutes with no rush. Let your child know it is fine to find some of it tricky — that is what practice is for.
- While they work
- Sit nearby but let them lead. If they get stuck, ask "what could you try?" rather than giving the answer — the thinking is the point.
- Afterwards
- Ask them to show you one they found easy and one they found hard. Praise the effort on the hard one, not just the right answers.
- Watch out for
- Rushing. If answers come too fast and wrong, slow the pace down together rather than pushing for more.
- Away from the screen
- Look for the same maths in everyday life — counting stairs, sharing snacks, spotting shapes on a walk.
Where to go next
Chosen by the skills this activity practises.