Surds (Basic Simplifying) - Complete Video lesson with worksheets

Lesson 1: Simplifying Surds (Basic Level) | Video + Worksheet Bundle

This ready-to-use, high-quality resource is ideal for introducing students to simplifying surds — perfect for GCSE Foundation or Higher prep, IGCSE, or early A-Level bridging.

Watch a short preview of it here - https://youtu.be/_CB3FXVGutI

What’s Included:

17-min professionally animated video lesson (MP4 format)

Step-by-step instruction

Visual transitions and animations for smooth delivery

Covers basic to intermediate-level simplifying surds

Includes intro and recap for a complete lesson flow

2 x Student Worksheets (PDF) each containing:

12 scaffolded questions progressing from beginner to confident intro level

Fully worked example included

Detailed Solutions Sheet (PDF)

Fully worked solutions to all worksheet questions

Ideal for self-assessment, peer marking, or guided review

Key Features:

No prep needed – simply play the video and distribute the worksheets

Ideal for independent learning, flipped classrooms, or cover lessons
Video content aligned with common UK and international curriculum standards

Perfect for students who are just being introduced to the concept of surds

Lesson Duration:

Video Runtime: 17 minutes, 54 seconds
(Structured to allow natural pauses for student practice and discussion)

Suggested Use:

Use the video as the core of your lesson delivery — either live in class or assigned as homework

Review the video beforehand to note any points you wish to expand on or adapt to your students’ needs

Slide previews are included (beginning, middle, and end) to give you a clear view of the progression and depth

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Tried, tested, and trusted by maths teachers — a classroom-ready resource to build student confidence with surds from the very first lesson.