Simplifying Expressions

Introduction

Dr Frost Maths (includes slides and worksheets)

• Formulae and Simplifying Expressions

  • Yr8 - yr7 algebraic expressions

    • ex 1 - collecting like terms, multiplying and dividing expressions

    • ex 2 - substitution, formulae

    • ex 3 - forming expressions

  • Yr9 - yr8 algebra recap

    • ex 1 - collecting like terms, multiplying and dividing expressions, equations with brackets, x on both sides

    • ex 2 - forming and solving equations

  • Yr9-10 - yr8 algebraic fractions

Practice

Transum

• Collecting Like Terms: Practise your algebraic simplification skills with this self marking exercise.

  • Yr7 - levels 1-2

  • Yr8 - levels 3-4

• Algebraic Notation: Simplification using the normal conventions of algebra.

• Algebragons: Find the missing expressions in these partly completed algebraic arithmagon puzzles.

  • Yr7 - levels 1-2

  • Yr8 - levels 2-5

• Algebraic Perimeters: Questions about the perimeters and areas of polygons given as algebraic expressions.

Corbett Maths (Answers)

Yr7-8

• Algebra: collecting like terms     Video 9      Practice Questions    Textbook Exercise

Yr8-9

• Algebra: multiplying terms     Video 18     Practice Questions    Textbook Exercise

• Algebra: dividing terms     Video 11      Practice Questions    Textbook Exercise

Yr9

• Algebra: indices     Video 17     Practice Questions    Textbook Exercise

Dr Austin Maths

Yr7-8

• Collecting Like Terms Practice Strips (Editable Word | PDF | Answers)

• Collecting Like Terms Odd One Out (Editable Word | PDF | Answers)

Yr8-9

• Simplifying Expressions by Multiplying Fill in the Blanks (Editable Word | PDF | Answers)

• Simplifying Expressions by Dividing Fill in the Blanks (Editable Word | PDF | Answers)

• Algebraic Multiplication and Division Fill in the Blanks (Editable Word | PDF | Answers)

• Simplifying Expressions Decode the Joke (Editable Word | PDF | Answers)

Yr9

• Simplifying Expressions Involving Brackets and Powers Fill in the Blanks (Editable Word | PDF | Answers)

• Simplifying Expressions Involving Brackets and Powers (Editable Word | PDF | Answers)

• Investigating Algebraic Powers Activity (Editable Word | PDF | Answers)

• Simplifying Using Power Laws Practice Strips (Editable Word | PDF​ | Answers)

• Simplifying Using Power Laws Match-Up (Editable Word | PDF | Answers)

• Simplifying Expressions Practice Grid (Editable Word | PDF | Answers)

Increasingly Difficult Questions

• Simplifying expressions questions (answers) - @taylorda01

Maths4everyone (includes practice/ exam questions)

• N/A

Extension

• Interactive simplifying activities - mathspad.co.uk

• Algebra match - SMILE

Other Resources

Yr8-9

• A level simplifying worksheet (solutions) - Solomon

• Algebra exercises from the 1950s

• Algebraic Expressions Maze - MEI

• Algebraic order of operations - J Morgan

• Collecting like terms worksheet - Richard Tock via variationtheory.com

• Expression Pyramids - Median Don Steward

• Transforming expressions - Median Don Steward

• L shaped perimeters - Median Don Steward

• Six legs - Median Don Steward

• One incorrect simplification - Median Don Steward

• Three operations, expressions - Median Don Steward

• Algebra true or false - J Morgan on TES

• Algebra True or False Cards - Phlynn on TES

• Algebraic Expressions Spiders - alutwyche on TES

• Six-a-side maths (simplifying algebra) - @dooranran on TES

• Collecting like terms task cards - GottaLuvItCreations on TES

• IS MYP maths skills-based practice directory