Collecting Like Terms Year 7 Maths Lesson | Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

A complete Year 7 Maths lesson on simplifying algebraic expressions by collecting like terms. This ready-to-use KS3 resource introduces pupils to identifying terms, coefficients, variables, constants and like terms before guiding them through worked examples, board practice, independent questions and a final understanding check.

Designed for mixed-ability Year 7 classes, the lesson supports pupils in combining coefficients accurately, keeping variable parts unchanged, working with positive and negative terms, and avoiding common misconceptions such as combining unlike terms or changing letters into powers.

Includes:

Full PowerPoint lesson
Teacher notes
Retrieval warm-up
Key vocabulary
Worked examples
Guided practice
Independent practice questions
Quick check assessment
Lesson summary

Ideal for KS3 algebra, Year 7 maths, introducing collecting like terms, or revising simplifying expressions. Based on the uploaded PowerPoint and teacher notes.