Year 8 Maths Lesson 3: Algebra - Like Terms

Learning Objectives:
Like terms
Reinforce algebraic terms

Introduction:
What is a term?
3a is the same as a+a+a
4a is the same as a+a+a+a
Therefore: 3a + 4a is the same as a+a+a+a+a+a+a

Are these like terms?
5t and 3t
2xy and 2x
6m²n + 4nm²

Steps:
1. Identify the pronumeral part of each term.
2. Are they the same? Then they can be combined.

Resources:
Heinemann Maths 8

Extension Work:

Supplementary Work:

Timing:
Intro (10 mins)
Workbook 4.7(30 mins)
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6) LHS
Maths Competition 7+8 (10 mins)

Behavioural Management:

Scaffolding:

Homework:
Maths Competition 7+8
Workbook 4.7
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