Algebraic expressions resources

Students describe algebraic expressions in words.

Students expand algebraic expressions.

Students identify what happens to indices when simplifying algebraic expressions.

Students select the correct simplification of algebraic expressions.

Students use measurements to write algebraic expressions for the perimeter and area of a garden.

Students expand and simplify algebraic expressions based on measurements of a path around a lawn.

Students write algebraic expressions which make equations true.

Students are required to re-arrange various algebraic equations.

Students write algebraic expressions with indices which make equations true.

Students evaluate and simplify algebraic expressions for the side lengths and perimeter of a composite shape. They then find x for a given perimeter.

Students write the simplest algebraic expressions for the lengths and area of parts of a composite shape, then solve these expressions using substitution. They then solve an equation that relates an algebraic expression to a given side length.

Students solve mathematical problems involving weight. They also identify parts of the related linear equations.

Students answer two questions about exercise times for an incrementing fitness programme. They identify an expression relating time exercised to the number of weeks on the programme, and explain why this pattern couldn't continue indefinitely.

Students factorise a series of algebraic expressions.

Students identify parts of an algebraic equation and use the equation to calculate dog's weights for a given total.

Students use a linear equation to solve a mathematical problem involving the length and width of a framed picture.

Students show how to solve a series of algebraic expressions by substituting given numbers.

Students solve problems involving rates of pay based on a formula using powers, and compare this to a fixed rate of pay.

Students select the correct simplifications for algebraic expressions.

Students select the correct factorisation of algebraic expressions.

Students factorise algebraic expressions.

Students solve given algebraic expressions using substitution.

Students solve algebraic problems about people's ages using information given.

Students use given information to solve a story problem about paper deliveries and identify the correct algebraic equation for the answer. They also write an algebraic equation for a similar story problem.

Students select an appropriate simple algebraic expression for a number of different situations.