Basic Algebra (Foundation - Unit 2)

Topic:Basic Algebra
Estimated teaching time:Foundation 4.5 hours - 5.5 hours

Specification references (in recommended teaching order)

N4.1 Distinguish the different roles played by letter symbols in algebra, using the correct notation.
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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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Teaching resources


Basic algebra - Factorising - Lesson plan
Downloadable resource in doc format. 09/05/2010
Basic algebra - Multiplying single term over bracket - Lesson plan
Downloadable resource in doc format. 08/05/2010

Basic algebra - Multiplying single term over bracket - Worksheet
Downloadable resource in doc format. 07/05/2010

Basic Algebra - Problem Solving - Flow Chart
Downloadable resource in doc format. 06/05/2010
Basic Algebra - Whole Numbers - Problem Sheet 1
Downloadable resource in doc format. 05/05/2010
Basic Algebra - Whole Numbers - Problem Sheet 2
Downloadable resource in doc format. 04/05/2010

Basic algebra - Homework sheets
Downloadable resource in doc format. 03/05/2010

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