Another Collecting Like Terms Acrostic!

Turn routine algebra practice into an engaging code-cracking mission with this Self-Checking Collecting Like Terms Acrostic Puzzle. This second one was made following the popularity of the first one.

When solved correctly, the simplified expressions reveal the hidden title: “king-of-algebra” (with negative coefficients serving as the hyphens).

• Progressive Differentiation: The 15-question task scales up systematically, starting with basic linear terms and advancing to complex multi-variable expressions.
• Targets Key Misconceptions: Later questions introduce higher-order powers ($x^2$, $y^3$, $r^5$, $a^6$). Students must carefully isolate and cancel matching terms, reinforcing that only identical terms and powers can be collected.
• Instant Feedback: The acrostic format makes the resource completely self-checking. If the final phrase contains errors, students know exactly which question requires troubleshooting.
• Minimal Prep: Ready to print and use immediately for lesson starters, plenaries, revision, or independent practice.

• 1x Student Puzzle Worksheet featuring 15 progressively challenging algebraic expressions.