Thurs 19th Apr – More work on Simplifying Algebraic Expressions including Brackets

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Discover how to simplify an algebraic expression by collecting like terms

SUCCESS CRITERIA: You will be able to simplify algebraic expressions

ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY. Lemon Law

LESSON: Reminder about rules for collecting like terms.

Lots of examples on IWB covering examples such as 3c + 5c, 8d – 2d, 2y+3x+5y-5x,

Expanding Brackets such as 3(x +2), 5(2x – 3y + 5z) and

3(x+2)+5(x – 3), 4 (5m-2) – 3(3m + 5)......

Finish off all questions in Ex 6C on page 76 of Year 7 Book 2

PLENARY: Check Answers

EXTENSION: Have a go at these questions

Have a go at the Extension questions on top of page 77

PLENARY: Checking Confidence using 5 finger feedback from students with a variety of questions