Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

A clear and engaging resource designed for Foundation students explaining how to identify and combine like terms to simplify algebraic expressions.

This resource covers the key principles of simplifying expressions, including recognizing like terms, understanding coefficients, and using visual tools such as bar models to make expressions easier to read and work with.

Key features:

Explanation of like terms and coefficients

Guidance on collecting and combining like terms

Visual support using bar models to represent terms

Exercises covering identification, simplification, and word problems

Full answer key provided for easy checking

Includes an accompanying worksheet to reinforce and practise key concepts.