Algebraic Manipulation (Foundation - Unit 3)

Topic:Algebraic Manipulation
Estimated teaching time:Foundation 4.0 hours - 5.0 hours

Specification references (in recommended teaching order)

N4.2 Distinguish in meaning between the words ‘equation’, ‘formula’, and ‘expression’.
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N5.1 Manipulate algebraic expressions by collecting like terms, by multiplying a single term over a bracket, and by taking out common factors.
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N5.4 Set up and solve simple linear equations.
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N5.6 Derive a formula, substitute numbers into a formula.
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Teaching resources


Algebraic manipulation and formulae - Use of letters - Lesson plans
Downloadable resource in doc format. 08/04/2010
Algebraic manipulation - Manipulating expressions - Lesson plan
Downloadable resource in doc format. 07/04/2010
Algebraic manipulation - Psychic maths - Lesson plan
Downloadable resource in doc format. 06/04/2010

Algebraic manipulation - Manipulation and formulae - Use of letters - Worksheet
Downloadable resource in doc format. 05/04/2010
Algebraic manipulation - Manipulating expressions - Worksheet
Downloadable resource in doc format. 04/04/2010
Algebraic manipulation - Psychic maths - Worksheet
Downloadable resource in doc format. 03/04/2010

Algebraic manipulation - Homework sheets
Downloadable resource in doc format. 02/04/2010

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