Worked examples, questions and answers introducing the use of algebraic notation, simplification of expressions (including fractional expressions) and the use and expansion of brackets.
“Algebraic Expressions - Meaning and Simplification” contains 195 questions in nine exercises (with separate answers). Early exercises are suitable for the beginner. Exercise H on the simplification of fractional algebraic expressions and Exercise I on proving identities are suitable for the more able candidates at GCSE. Pdf and ppt versions of this resource are included in the download which contains 24 pages/slides.
Two additional resources with teaching notes (on 6 pages/slides in total) are included in this package These activities aid understanding for the beginner:
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the game of “Find the Rule” is very useful in creating the idea of a connection between two variables.
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“Think of a Number” is a well-known number puzzle. Here, examples are worked through and algebra is used to show why the puzzles work. Pupils should create their own puzzles on posters which can produce an informative wall display.
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