F Simplify, expand and factorise

This interactive PowerPoint is designed for introducing simplifying algebraic expressions, expanding brackets and factorising. It’s really good for developing basic algebra skills with activities to demonstrate understanding. It contains worked examples, progressive questions with answers, paired/group activities and exam type questions. Every question has its own answer button allowing you to select the answers you want to display. This provides immediate feedback and can be used to differentiate work.

Level of work: GCSE level 3-5

Duration: 2-3 lessons

Learning objectives: Simplify and manipulate algebraic expressions by collecting like terms, multiplying a single term over a bracket(expanding brackets) and taking out common factors(factorising).

PowerPoint contains 17 slides:
slide 1: content page with information and links to all slides in the PowerPoint
slide 2: learning objectives
slide 3: crossword activity to learn key words
slides 4-7: Five worked examples
slides 8-13: Worksheets with progressive questions and interactive answers
slides 14-15: two loop cards activities. (excellent for paired/group work)
slides 16-17: exam style questions with interactive answers

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