Key Stage 3 · Years 7-9 · Algebra
simplify and manipulate algebraic expressions to maintain equivalence by:
Statutory requirement
Pupils should be taught to simplify and manipulate algebraic expressions to maintain equivalence by:
- collecting like terms
- multiplying a single term over a bracket
- taking out common factors
- expanding products of 2 or more binomials
Source: Department for Education, National curriculum in England: mathematics programmes of study (Key stage 3). Crown copyright information reproduced under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
ChalkBee reference:
uk-ks3-ma-alg-04. The DfE does not assign an official alphanumeric code to KS3 statements; this reference is site-internal.Relevant worksheets
These resources support parts of the requirement. They are not presented as a complete assessment of every clause.
Related teaching units
These existing units provide relevant lesson material. A dedicated unit may still be needed where the requirement is broader.