Support · Stage 5 · Algebraic techniques C (Path)
Support Prove and apply these special products (a - b)(a + b) = a² - b², (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b², (a - b)² = a² - 2ab + b²
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Expand binomial products
Stage 5 · Algebraic techniques B (Path) Draft mapping
- PhET Area Model AlgebraUse it for: Show expanding brackets and binomial products as rectangle areas.
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Algebra: expanding two bracketsUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on algebra: expanding two brackets for drill or a quick check.
- Variation Theory sequences: Expand double bracketsUse it for: Intelligent-practice sequences on expand double brackets where one thing changes at a time; ask students to predict before answering.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Algebra: expanding two bracketsUse it for: Short worked-example video on algebra: expanding two brackets to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Simplify algebraic fractions, including those involving indices
Stage 5 · Algebraic techniques B (Path) Draft mapping
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Algebraic fractions: additionUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on algebraic fractions: addition for drill or a quick check.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Algebraic fractions: simplifyingUse it for: Short worked-example video on algebraic fractions: simplifying to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Solve problems involving expansion and factorisation of algebraic expressions
Stage 5 · Algebraic techniques B (Path) Draft mapping
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