We have below bronze, silver and gold tutorials for our simplifying algebraic expressions module in the Expressions & Formulae unit of National 4 Mathematics. Bronze tutorials are typically unit assessment standard with the silver tutorials providing typical "exam type" questions as examples. If you can manage these you should try our more advanced gold tutorials containing the more unpleasant "exam type" questions. Typically as you work through the modules, the difficulty of the skills increase by one step ensuring smooth progression. Simply click on the video to play it and pause it at the relevant points for you to attempt the questions. Each tutorial has a corresponding worksheet for you to download if additional practice is required. Make sure you have a pen and paper handy! Once you've mastered the skills, why not try the Pastpaper questions at the bottom of the page?
This bronze module provides an introduction to simplifying algebraic expressions. All the terms will be positive so there are no nasty negatives to worry about!
VIDEO 7: Outcome 1 - Simplifying positive terms. Grab a pen and your Rigour jotter. Make sure you try all the questions!
At silver level we learn how to simplifying algebraic expressions for positive and negative terms.
VIDEO 8: Outcome 1 - Simplifying positive and negative terms. Grab a pen and your Rigour jotter. Make sure you try all the questions!
At silver level we learn how to simplifying algebraic expressions for squared and cubed terms.
VIDEO 9: Outcome 1 - Simplifying squared and cubed terms. Grab a pen and your Rigour jotter. Make sure you try all the questions!
Practice makes progress! Download this worksheet for additional questions to try. To view the answers click here.
Test yourself under exam conditions with this short, low stakes assessment. Check your answers here.