Algebra Puzzles

Algebra Puzzles Factorising Quadratics Solving Equations Fun Maths
Solving Quadratics Expanding and Factorising FOIL Tarsia Puzzle End of Term,

There are 4 puzzles in this resource.
There are 24 equilateral triangles with algebra on each side.
Students have to fit the triangles together to make 4 hexagons.
The algebra on the touching edges of each triangle must match.
The questions are non-calculator.
All answers are included.

✎ Contents:
This resource includes:
• Expanding and factorising – 2 puzzles each with 6 pieces.
• Solving Equations – 2 puzzles each with 6 pieces.
• Teachers notes.
• All answers.

✦ Objectives:
To practice: -
• Expanding and factorising algebraic expressions (with one and two brackets)
• Simplifying expressions
• Solving equations
• Expanding brackets
• The FOIL method
• Factorising quadratics
• The difference of two squares
• Combining like terms
• Simplifying algebraic expressions
• Solving quadratic equations by factorising
• Factorising with a single bracket

✽ Directions:
Print out the 4 pages of triangles for each student.
Students need to cut them out and then try to match them to make 4 hexagon shapes.
The hexagons can be glued into maths books or onto a sheet of paper.

To make it easier, just do puzzles 1 and 2 together.
Or just do puzzles 3 and 4 together.
To make it harder, mix all 4 puzzles up together!

✦ Notes:
The document is 11 pages in total, but you will only need to print out 4 pages for the students.
This resource can be printed in black and white.

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