Basic algebra skills in secondary

Introduce and reinforce the basics of algebra with this selection of resources for secondary maths students

Tes Resources Team

Algebraic expressions on blackboard for resources for basic algebra skills at secondary KS3 and KS4 maths

Lower secondary KS3 and upper secondary KS4 lessons, worksheets, puzzles and practice questions on basic algebra skills

We've hand-picked this selection of engaging resources to help you cover everything from introducing algebra and writing algebraic expressions to simplifying by adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in your secondary mathematics lessons.

Writing algebraic expressions

Writing Algebraic Expressions (Loop Cards)
Maths4Everyone

Writing Algebraic Expressions (Loop Cards)

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These reusable cards are excellent for one-to-one tutorials and interventions. They are also great when working with small groups or as a starter/plenary for a whole class. For Loop Cards on more than 50 other topics click www.tes.com/../more.... This particular set of cards allows students ...
Writing expressions - Full lesson
MissEdwardsMaths

Writing expressions - Full lesson

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PowerPoint and differentiated worksheet PowerPoint: prerequisite knowledge starter, detailed examples and practice questions, hinge point questions, differentiated plenary Worksheet: 3 sections - Fluency practice, reasoning and problem solving, Real life application & STEM. Differentiate...

Simplifying algebraic expressions (adding and subtracting)

Simplifying Expressions Dominos
lauramathswilson

Simplifying Expressions Dominos

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A simple dominoes set for simplifying expressions. The expressions are quite simple and involve a few negative numbers. Adding and subtracting only but can be adapted. Please take a look at my blog: http://mathsmakesmesmile.wordpress.com/ Thanks
Adding and Subtracting Like Terms in Algebra
Neady2005

Adding and Subtracting Like Terms in Algebra

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This exceptional resource goes through the very basics of adding and subtracting like terms and then goes further into teaching the students how to simplify an algebraic expression after identifying the like terms. There is great visualisations included as the like terms are identified and highlight...
Collecting Terms and Simplifying KS4
Magictrickster

Collecting Terms and Simplifying KS4

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A Powerpoint to explain Collecting Algebraic Terms and Simplifying. This powerpoint has 10 slides (Including one title and one end slide). Designed for KS4 / GCSE. Topics covered are : Adding and Subtracting Terms Multiplying Terms Dividing Terms Rules for Powers

Simplifying algebraic expressions (multiplying & dividing)

Simplifying expressions - worksheet
Blacksmith Maths

Simplifying expressions - worksheet

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This worksheet covers simplifying expressions. It covers multiplying, dividing algebra with indices as well as brackets with indices. This lesson runs alongside the simplifying expressions lesson which is also free and includes this worksheet. Worksheet includes Starter questions Examples and wor...
Simplifying Algebra - Multiplying Terms
hknasher

Simplifying Algebra - Multiplying Terms

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Worksheet with examples, differentiated questions of 10 in each block of red - easy, amber - middle and green - hard with extension section involving worded problems Topic - simplifying algebra by multiplying terms Answers Included