Collecting Like Terms Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Maths Colouring Activity. Students will simplify expressions by combining like terms including positive and negative numbers. For example, simplifying -7b + 2c + 5b – 3c All answers are included. ✦ Notes: There are 28 questions. Each answer occurs twice, once with a number and once with a colour. The matching colour can then be used to colour the picture in a fun colour by number activity. This activity should take around an hour to complete. All answers are included, so you can easily mark students work. The resource is printed in black and white for the students to colour in. ✎ Contents: This resource includes: • One worksheet with 28 questions on simplifying algebraic expressions by collecting like terms. • One answer key sheet for students to fill in. • One colour by number picture for students to colour in. • Teachers notes. • All answers. ✦ Objectives: This resource has been designed to practice: • Collecting like terms. • Simplifying algebraic expressions. • Adding and subtracting the terms of linear expressions. • Identifying when two expressions are equivalent by simplifying. • Adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers. ✽ Directions: Print out the 3 pages for each student: • the sheet of questions • the colouring answer key sheet • the colouring picture ✷ Suggestions: Students can cut out their completed picture and use it to glue onto a greeting card. Or use them to make a classroom display. ♥ You may also like: Simplifying Algebra Colouring Activity Autumn Maths Puzzles ☞ To view my other resources, please go to Maths Shop

Christmas Maths Expanding Brackets and Collecting Like Terms Algebra Simplifying Expressions by Collecting Like Terms Maths Colouring Activity. This is great for Christmas and Winter fun! The resource is printed in black and white for the students to colour in. ✎ Contents: This resource includes: • One worksheet with 26 questions on simplifying algebraic expressions by collecting like terms and expanding single brackets. • One answer key sheet for students to fill in. • One colour by number picture for students to colour in. • Teachers notes. • All answers. ✦ Objectives: This resource has been designed to practice: • Expanding single brackets. • Collecting like terms. • Simplifying algebraic expressions. • Adding and subtracting the terms of linear expressions. • Identifying when two expressions are equivalent by simplifying. • Adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers. ✽ Directions: Print out the 3 pages for each student: • the sheet of questions • the colouring answer key sheet • the colouring picture ✦ Notes: Students will expand single brackets and collect like terms to generate equivalent expressions. For example, simplifying 2(6d + 9y) - 8(d + 3y) Each answer occurs twice, once with a number and once with a colour. The matching colour can then be used to colour the picture in a fun colour by number activity. ✷ Suggestions: Students can cut out their completed picture and use it to glue onto a Happy Holidays greeting card. Or use them to make a classroom display. ♥ You may also like: Simplifying Algebra Colouring Activity Autumn Maths Puzzles ☞ To view my other resources, please go to Maths Shop

New Year Maths 2025 Secret Codes Crack the Code Maths Code Breaker Start of the Year Activities Fun Maths. There are 3 secret codes to decipher, each with a New Year’s message to decode. Students calculate the value of each letter and then decode instructions to answer questions. All answers are included. ✎ Contents: This resource includes: • Worksheet 1 - Secret decoder key 1 with 26 maths questions, one for each letter of the alphabet. • Worksheet 2 - Secret message 1 written using the numerical answers for each letter. Students decode the secret message and fill in the missing answers. • Worksheet 3 - Secret decoder key 2 with 26 maths questions, one for each letter of the alphabet. • Worksheet 4 - Secret message 2 written using the numerical answers for each letter. Students decode the secret message and fill in the missing answers. • Worksheet 5 - Secret decoder key 3 with 26 maths questions, one for each letter of the alphabet. • Worksheets 6 & 7 - Secret message 3 written using the numerical answers for each letter. Students decode the secret message and fill in the missing answers. • All answers are included. ✦ Objectives: This resource has been designed to practice: • Operations with positive integers with 1, 2 and 3 digits. • Adding • Subtracting • Multiplying • Dividing • Square and Cube Numbers • Prime Numbers • Double and Half • Hexagons • Spheres • Multiples • Units of Time ✽ Directions: Print out a set of worksheets for each student. They can be printed in black and white. ✦ Notes: All answers are included, so you can easily mark students work. These questions should take at least an hour for students to complete. ✷ Suggestions: This resource is best used in January as it mentions New Year resolutions. ♥ You may also like: Chinese New Year Algebra Valentines Day Puzzles Simplifying Algebra Colouring Activity Autumn Maths Puzzles ☞ To view my other resources, please go to Maths Shop

New Year Maths Simplifying Algebra Expanding Brackets GCSE Expanding Brackets and Combining Like Terms Equivalent Expressions Maths Colouring Activity. This is great for New Year fun! It could also be used for any 2025 celebration and Class of 2025 and End of Term activities. Students will expand and simplify to generate equivalent algebraic expressions. For example, simplifying 2(n + 3y) + 3(5n - y) ✦ Notes: There are 26 questions. Each answer occurs twice, once with a number and once with a colour. The matching colour can then be used to colour the picture in a fun colour by number activity. This activity should take around an hour to complete. All answers are included, so you can easily mark students work. The resource is printed in black and white for the students to colour in. ✎ Contents: This resource includes: • One worksheet with 26 questions on simplifying algebraic expressions by expanding single brackets and combining like terms. • One answer key sheet for students to fill in. • One colour by number picture for students to colour in. • Teachers notes. • All answers. ✦ Objectives: This resource has been designed to practice: • Expanding single brackets. • Combining like terms. • Simplifying algebraic expressions. • Adding and subtracting the terms of linear expressions. • Identifying when two expressions are equivalent by simplifying. • Adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers. ✽ Directions: Print out the 3 pages for each student: • the sheet of questions • the colouring answer key sheet • the colouring picture – (print in landscape mode) Save paper by having the students share the question sheet. ✷ Suggestions: Students can cut out their completed picture and use it to glue onto a New Year greeting card. Or use them to make a classroom display. ♥ You may also like: Chinese New Year Maths Simplifying Algebra Colouring Activity New Year Maths Secret Codes Christmas Maths Logic Puzzle ☞ To view my other resources, please go to Maths Shop