Stage 4 · Algebraic techniques · Extend and apply the laws and properties of arithmetic to algebraic terms and expressions · Topic: Algebraic techniques · Year 7, 8
Identify like terms, and add and subtract them to simplify algebraic expressions
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-4-algebraic-techniques/alg-ext-stg4-03 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_ALG_EXT_STG4_03 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
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Outcomes for this focus area (MA4-ALG-C-01)
MA4-ALG-C-01 generalises number properties to operate with algebraic expressions including expansion and factorisationCore resources for this dot point
On-level resources, grouped by type. Need the building blocks? Use Support. Ready for more? Use Enrich.
Game
- PhET Expression ExchangeUse it for: Collect like terms by dragging coins/variables together; game screens for practice.
Interactive tool
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Like termsUse it for: Identifying and combining like terms.
Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Algebra: collecting like termsUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on algebra: collecting like terms for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Combining like termsUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on combining like terms; good for drill or homework.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Simplifying variable expressionsUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on simplifying variable expressions; good for drill or homework.
Video
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Algebra: collecting like termsUse it for: Short worked-example video on algebra: collecting like terms to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
- VideoStarterEddie Woo (WooTube): Basic Algebraic Techniques playlistUse it for: Sydney teacher Eddie Woo's recorded lessons on algebraic techniques; play a clip to model a method or for revision.
Focus area resources
Checked resources for Algebraic techniques as a whole (not mapped to a single dot point).
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 12 – further multiplicative thinking (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 4 – additive thinking (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 5 – multiplicative thinking (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 7 – length and area (sample unit of learning)