This is graded/levelled activity which goes through from collecting like terms to all the way to multiplying double brackets.Do leave a comment on what you think, how it went in your class, also any suggestions for improvement.
Three worksheets with in total 137 algebraic expressions, which need to be manipulated: writing two or three algebraic fractions as a single fraction, using the indices rules to simplify expressions, writing expressions without negative indices and writing fractions on one line using negative indices.
These worksheets are aimed to improve fluency in algebraic manipulation. The first few questions on each of these worksheets are simple and straightforward expressions but then they get gradually more difficult. The worksheets include answers.
The worksheets are targeted at students in the higher ability sets in Year 9 and GCSE Higher Tier students (grades 6 – 9). These resources are also very useful as a revision tool at the start of the AS-level course, making sure that all students have a good starting level of fluency in algebraic fractions and indices.
It should take students, depending on their ability level and understanding of the topic, between one and two hours to complete all three worksheets.
For your convenience, the Word files are included and can be edited to meet the needs of your students.
This pack is filled with worksheet activities covering combining like terms, expand and factorise expressions and substitution. All worksheets are differentiated to three levels, offering supported worksheets, as well as worksheets which challenge the most able students. Answer sheets are also included for all worksheets.
Term Trees introduce students to like terms, the essential knowledge needed to successfully combine like terms. Combing Terms Pyramid then puts this knowledge into practice. Geometry in Algebra goes one step further, and applies combining terms knoeledge to geometry scenarios.
The final combining like terms worksheet is a fun activity; a crossword. Students collect terms on a worksheet, and then put their answers in the crossword sheet. Each differentiated worksheet has the same questions, but to make things easier for some students, we have included some terms in spaces to give a clue. This is also great for self checking answers.
The next two worksheets focus on expanding and factorising, and is a standard worksheet with questions on both expanding brackets and factorising terms with one set of brackets (linear equations). For the challenging questions, this includes simple quadratics with one bracket; ie x(x+2). The second of these worksheets is an unusual activity combining area of shapes as a form of setting up equations to then factorise.
The final two worksheets looks at substitution. The first consists of a grid; the rows gives the value of x and y, and the columns give the expression to be substituted. The second is a collection of questions about substitution which includes an applied question to do with the temperature conversion equation and knowledge of commutative expressions.
All the worksheets in this pack focus on the essential manipuation skills of algebra needed to work with algebra effectively.
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Sequence of 17 lessons on manipulating algebraic expressions.
The topics covered include:
Powers
Priority of operations
Function machines
Writing algebraic expressions from worded problems
Multiplying algebraic terms
Dividing algebraic terms
Collecting like terms
Expanding brackets
Factorising
Activities for in-class practice are included with solutions.
Maze consists of squares containing identities, some of which are false. Pupils can only pass through squares containing true identities. Identities require ability to expand & factorise quadratic expressions and simplify algebraic fractions, so really only good for a GCSE top set. Extension - pupils find identities of incorrect squares and then design their own maze (there's a good discussion to be had about how to make a good maze - including common misconceptions to fool people).
Students need to check all the statements, find any mistakes and fix them. Answers are included along with an explanation of the misconception. A nice activity for revision or consolidation.
A great test to check the understanding of students algebraic manipulation (could be used as a 'base-line check' to asses understanding of basic concepts).
A worksheet on algebraic manipulation, including: ab in place of a times b, 3y in place of y + y + y and 3 times y, a squared in place of a times a, a cubed in place of a times a times a, a squared b in place of a times a times b, a/b
in place of a divided by b , coefficients written as fractions rather than as decimals and brackets. Good introduction to algebra. Solutions are included.
A collection of 6 worksheets on algebraic manipulation based on the GCSE 9-1 specification.
The following worksheet are included:
Multiplying out two brackets
Multiplying three brackets
Factorising quadratics
Simplifying algebraic fractions
Operations with algebraic fractions
Completing the square
Detailed solutions are included.
This resource is a formative/summative assessment
Total marks is 80
Topics covered include:
Number concepts (multiples, factors, prime factorization)
Roots, squares and cubes
Substitution
Algebraic simplification
Advanced algebraic simplification
The answers are included. In order to generate the question paper, simply delete the answers in red
We hope you enjoy this assessment
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Manipulating Algebraic Expressions Maths Escape Room - Great for the start of end of term. This is a print and play digital escape room. Every student loves to solve a mystery. This brand new escape room activity will not only improve students knowledge on Manipulating Algebraic Expressions but will hone their problem solving skills, build up their teamwork and leadership skills and allow opportunities to show creativity and resilience.
The plot…
“Detectives, we have a severe problem on our hands. There’s no easy way to say it, so I’m going to simply give you the facts. At 0200 hours, seven royal artifacts were stolen from the Tower of London. It’s a tragedy, and they must be recovered at all costs!!”
“Now, what I’m about to tell you will be shocking, but we must act fast
before the general public realizes what has happened. While every investigator
in the country works on recovering the artifacts, I need you to collect the
replacement artifacts from secret locations.”
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Escape Room Contents:
☞Interactive Tracker PowerPoint - Keeps the competitive nature on display
☞ Escape Room Keys (Six Sets for up to Six Teams)
☞ Escape Room Puzzles (7 Rooms = 7 Different styles of Puzzles)
☞ Teacher Answer Sheet - We do the hard work for you!
☞ Teacher instructions to run the escape
☞ Successful Escape Certificates for those that complete the entire challenge (There is a difficult bonus escape for any quick finishing teams :)
☞ The 7 Rooms each have subject specific Puzzles that have been adapted to suit the topic of this Escape Room and are suitable for a variety of students
☞ Optional Escape Room Script you can use!
☞ Professionally made Video to introduce the Escape Room Plot - With Voice overs and alternate endings.
As well as solving 7 different subject themed puzzles they will have to answer a series of bonus questions (12 in total) testing their subject knowledge to the max!
This Escape Room is a great way to have an education treat lesson for your students and make learning new topics / or consolidating old ones fun!
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** Maths Escape Room - Manipulating algebraic Equations ** Knowledge Escape Room Quiz - End of term fun for the whole class. No printing required! Just project the Powerpoint and off you go. Built in timers, video clips and answer reveals after every slide. This is an educational fun immersive 'themed Escape Room’ experience.
Have the students compete individually, in teams or as a whole class the choice is yours! This resource is a great team-building activity to keep your students engaged during the last few days (or week) leading up to the end of term.
There are seven different challenging puzzles and you have the choice of setting the timer at easy, medium or high difficult level for each escape. Students will complete a variety of tasks using different skills including: problem-solving, critical thinking, reading comprehension, literacy challenges and some clever deduction.
The puzzles, bonus questions and challenges are a fun way to assess a topic or subject area. This resource covers a variety of different elements including: vocabulary, key terms. key themes, general subject knowledge, literacy and much more…
** Escape Room Quiz Experience** Saving the Mascot Escape Room Contents
☞ Interactive 26 slide Powerpoint Escape Room Challenge
☞ Optional Escape Certificates
☞ Optional Team Sheet (Print it or use scrap paper instead)
Common FAQ’s
★Group sizes: 1-30 students per team - (Participants up to 180)
★Time: Approximately 50-60 minutes (Provide hints along the way if time is a factor!)
★Materials: Aside from Powerpoint - all students need is a pen / pencil.
How to run this escape challenge
This escape room can be done without any printing we have however still included a team sheet (Slide 2) should you wish to use it, if not plain paper will more than suffice.
The escape room is story driven by a YouTube video which is split into 9 sections.
Introduction - Puzzle 1 – Puzzle 2 - Puzzle 3 – Puzzle 4 – Puzzle 5 – Puzzle 6 – Puzzle 7 - Success
At various points you will be instructed to pause the video at these points you can go to the next slide in the presentation.
Each video section (excluding Introduction and Success) will be followed by a puzzle.
Every puzzle has three built in timers in the lower right hand corner to put the teams on a time limit of your choice if you so wish.
Once the timer has expired or everyone has completed the puzzle teams can check their answers on the next slide using the CLICK TO REVEAL boxes.
Once all answers for the current puzzle have been revealed move on to the next video section and subsequent puzzle until all 7 puzzles have been completed and everyone has escaped successfully
(Optional) Give out winning certificates to the highest scorers.
Revision sheets covering all content for algebra manipulation on GCSE Foundation Maths (Edexcel). PDF for print out (with answers) and PowerPoint with reveal answer boxes
Content includes:
Simplifying expressions (add and subtract)
Simplifying expressions (multiply and divide)
Expand single brackets
Expand and simplify single brackets
Factorise into single brackets
Write expressions
A series of powerpoints and worksheets that follow the chapter order of the Colins GCSE Maths Higher Tier book
These materials were originally google slides, I can give access to these on request.
If there are any mistakes (corrupted images, mathematical mistakes etc) please let me know and I will correct and resend.
A revision and consolidation activity intended to allow students to see the progress they are making in a particular topic.
Graded worksheet with 4 questions for each objective. Full answer sheet and blank student sheet for students to write their answers.
Also included is a basic powerpoint presentation that allows teachers to display the sheets on the board and outlines the learning objectives at the start.
Ideal for Year 11 intervention - I normally use these examples and pair them with my own ‘Your turn’ tasks based on the examples.
Perfect for fast paced whiteboard lessons
A revision and consolidation activity intended to allow students to see the progress they are making in a particular topic.
Graded worksheet with 4 questions for each objective. Full answer sheet and blank student sheet for students to write their answers.
Also included is a basic powerpoint presentation that allows teachers to display the sheets on the board and outlines the learning objectives at the start.
Here is a GCSE progression test+answers.
It includes 17 questions (50 marks) on:
* Number
* Indices
* Algebraic manipulation
* Travel graphs
* Venn diagrams
* Standard form
* Limits of accuracy
* Straight line graphs
* Currency conversions
It can be used as:
A progression test.
A revision worksheet.
An initial assessment
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