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Algebraic Expressions for KS3 Maths

Key Stage

KS3

Age

Years 7-9

Subjects

This resource is divided into 3 sections:

  • Algebraic notation and simplifying by collecting like terms and multiplying/dividing expressions.
  • Substituting values, including negative numbers, into algebraic expressions, with consideration of BIDMAS.
  • Forming algebraic expressions from potentially worded information, particularly appreciating it as the first step in solving equations (the latter which isn’t covered till the ‘Equations’ topic).

KS3 Maths Curriculum Area

Algebra

  • Understand and use the concepts and vocabulary of expressions, equations, inequalities, terms and factors
  • Simplify and manipulate algebraic expressions to maintain equivalence by: collecting like terms, multiplying a single term over a bracket, taking out common factors, and expanding products of two or more binomials

Dr Frost is a maths teacher working at Tiffin School in London. You can find all of his resources at his website drfrostmaths.com, a huge bank of PowerPoints, worksheets and activities spanning Year 7 to Further Maths. We also have maths question worksheets for Year 7Year 8Year 9 and GCSE maths.

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