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Algebraic Fractions

Algebraic FractionsAlgebraic FractionsTask AnswersThese are the answers to the Mindset series of lessons on Algebraic Fractions. It helps learners and educators to complete...
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Algebraic Fractions Algebraic Fractions Teacher GuideIn this series, we establish the basic concepts of factorisation and then look at some methods of simplifying algebraic...
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Algebraic FractionsAlgebraic FractionsTeacher GuideIn this series, we establish the basic concepts of factorisation and then look at some methods of simplifying algebraic...
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Lesson 001: Revision of Factorisation

Revision Of Factorisation Revision Of Factorisation Learner VideoWe present products and factors in terms of the area of a rectangle. This gives learners a visual understanding of a product...

Lesson 002: Simplification of Fractions I

Simplification Of Fractions ISimplification Of Fractions ILearner VideoWe link an understanding of factors and ‘cancelling’ common factors with dividing in a fraction. Check that your learners...

Lesson 003: Simplification of Fractions II

Simplification Of Fractions IISimplification Of Fractions IILearner VideoWe show how the common factor in an algebraic expression can have two terms within it. For example the term a – b could...

Lesson 004: Simplification of more advanced Fractions I

Simplification Of More Advanced Fractions ISimplification Of More Advanced Fractions ILearner VideoWe revise how to factorise and simplify an expression that is a difference of two squares. Then we use this to simplify...

Lesson 005: Simplification of more advanced Fractions II

Simplification Of More Advanced Fractions IISimplification Of More Advanced Fractions IILearner VideoWe explain how to factorise a trinomial using the area of a rectangle. We use an example with two positive factors, but...

Lesson 006: Fractions including Trinomials

Fractions Including TrinomialsFractions Including TrinomialsLearner VideoIn this lesson we revise how to factorise trinomials by focusing on the sum and the product of numbers, rather than using...

Lesson 007: Multiplication of Fractions I

Multiplication Of Fractions IMultiplication Of Fractions ILearner VideoIn this lesson we learn how to multiply algebraic fractions by working with factors. We need to remember the difference...

Lesson 008: Multiplication of Fractions II

Multiplication Of Fractions IIMultiplication Of Fractions IILearner VideoWe show learners how to manipulate an expression for the purpose of simplifying it. One way to do this is to take a common...

Lesson 009: Division of Fractions

Division Of FractionsDivision Of FractionsLearner VideoWe establish a solid understanding of division. It is not enough to give learners a rule that says you can flip over a number...

Lesson 010: Finding the lowest common multiple

Finding The Lowest Common MultipleFinding The Lowest Common MultipleLearner VideoWe establish a visual and concrete understanding of equivalent fractions. Then we use this to explain the concept of the...

Lesson 011: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Addition And Subtraction Of FractionsAddition And Subtraction Of FractionsLearner VideoWe use the lowest common multiple (LCM), or lowest common denominator (LCD), to simplify algebraic expressions that are...

Lesson 012: Algebraic Fractions

Algebraic Fractions Wrap UpAlgebraic Fractions Wrap UpLearner VideoWe use all the tools established in this video series. Learners should now be able to identify what steps are needed for...