Algebraic fractions (8300 - Higher - Algebra)

Topic:Algebraic fractions

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Specification content Specification notes
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  • Simplify and manipulate algebraic expressions involving algebraic fractions



    The subject content (above) matches that set out in the Department for Education’s Mathematics GCSE subject content and assessment objectives document.

    The expectation is that:

    • All students will develop confidence and competence with the content identified by standard type
    • All students will be assessed on the content identified by the standard and the underlined type; more highly attaining students will develop confidence and competence with all of this content
    • Only the more highly attaining students will be assessed on the content identified by bold type. The highest attaining students will develop confidence and competence with the bold content.

    Teaching resources

    Algebraic fractions - all resources for 3 year route map - zip folder
    Downloadable resource in zip format. 07/09/2015
    Topic overview and lesson plans
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 07/09/2015

    Lesson 1 Activity 1
    Downloadable resource in ppt format. 04/09/2015
    Lesson 1 Activity 2
    Downloadable resource in ppt format. 04/09/2015
    Lesson 2 Activity 1
    Downloadable resource in ppt format. 04/09/2015
    Lesson 2 Activity 2
    Downloadable resource in ppt format. 04/09/2015
    Lesson 3 Activity 1
    Downloadable resource in ppt format. 04/09/2015

    Lesson 1 Worksheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 04/09/2015
    Lesson 2 Worksheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 04/09/2015
    Lesson 4 Worksheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 04/09/2015

    Lesson 1 Homework sheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 04/09/2015
    Lesson 2 Homework sheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 04/09/2015
    Lesson 3 Homework sheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 04/09/2015
    Lesson 4 Homework sheet 1
    Downloadable resource in doc format. 04/09/2015

    Diagnostic Questions - algebraic fractions 1
    AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostic Questions website to share free diagnostic questions assessment for our new 2017 GCSE Maths specification.20/07/2017
    Diagnostic Questions - algebraic fractions 2
    AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostic Questions website to share free diagnostic questions assessment for our new 2017 GCSE Maths specification.20/07/2017
    Diagnostic Questions - algebraic fractions 3
    AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostic Questions website to share free diagnostic questions assessment for our new 2017 GCSE Maths specification.20/07/2017

    Algebra Cluedo
    Students eliminate suspects, rooms and weapons by completing a range of algebraic tasks, including some involving algebraic fractions - a nice revision resource. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 21/08/2015
    Four operations with algebraic fractions tarsia
    A tarisa of 18 questions involving the four operations on algebraic fractions. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 21/08/2015
    Maths is Fun - Fractions in Algebra
    An introduction to addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of algebraic fractions, followed by two sets of online multiple choice questions.21/08/2015
    Simplifying algebraic fractions
    A worksheet involving the simplification of algebraic fractions followed by a domino or loop card game which consolidates this skills further. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 21/08/2015
    Solving equations involving algebraic fractions
    A structured activity in which students rearrange and simplify six given algebraic fraction equations to one of the given quadratic equations which must then be solved to find which of the given solutions matches the equation. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 21/08/2015
    Transum - Algebraic fractions
    Five online worksheets in which students simplify and use the four operation on algebraic fractions.21/08/2015

    National STEM Centre - Algebraic fractions
    An Excel spreadsheet which generates increasingly demanding questions of various different types. You will need to register for an account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 21/08/2015
    Simplifying algebraic fractions
    A worksheet involving the simplification of algebraic fractions followed by a domino or loop card game which consolidates this skills further. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 21/08/2015
    Transfinite Algebraic Fractions
    A helpful set of six worksheets for simplification of algebraic fractions and the four operation on algebraic fractions with solutions included. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 21/08/2015

    Algebra Cluedo
    Students eliminate suspects, rooms and weapons by completing a range of algebraic tasks, including some involving algebraic fractions - a nice revision resource. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 21/08/2015

    Topic Tests

    8300 GCSE Higher Algebraic Fractions Mark Scheme
    Downloadable resource in pdf format. 05/05/2023
    8300 GCSE Higher Algebraic Fractions Topic Test
    Downloadable resource in pdf format. 05/05/2023

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