Stage 4 · Algebraic techniques · Factorise algebraic expressions by identifying numerical and algebraic factors · Topic: Algebraic techniques · Year 7, 8
Factorise algebraic expressions using knowledge of factors and finding the highest common numerical factor (HCF)
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-4-algebraic-techniques/alg-fac-stg4-02 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_ALG_FAC_STG4_02 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
↩SupportBuild the prerequisite skills first · 0 resources★EnrichExtension & rich tasks · 6 resources
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.
Interactive tool
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Factoring in algebraUse it for: Factorising by taking out common factors.
- Interactive toolStarterMathsbot: Algebra TilesUse it for: Algebra tiles for expanding and factorising.
- Interactive toolStarterPolypad virtual manipulatives (algebra tiles, fraction bars, number lines)Use it for: Free virtual manipulatives; use algebra tiles to model expanding/factorising or fraction bars for equivalence.
Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: FactorisationUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on factorisation for drill or a quick check.
Video
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: FactorisationUse it for: Short worked-example video on factorisation to model the method before practice or for flipped 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)