Year 10 Mathematics LINEAR ALGEBRA working towards level 11

Preparation for Units 1 & 2 Foundation Maths, General Maths, Maths Methods and Specialist Maths
Section Topic Learning intention Success criteria Set work Completed

1 Algebra review To review algebraic expressions. I can add and subtract like terms. Worksheet 1
I can multiply and divide algebraic terms.
I can apply the distributive law to expand brackets.
I can factorise an expression using the highest common factor.
I can substitute values for pronumerals and evaluate expressions.
I can simplify, expand, factorise and evaluate algebraic
expressions using technology (Classpad).

2 Multiplying and dividing To multiply and divide fractions. I can multiply fractions. Worksheet 2
algebraic fractions I can divide fractions.
I can simplify algebraic fractions.
I can express algebraic expressions in factorised form in order to
cancel common factors before multiplying or dividing.
I can multiply fractions that have algebraic expressions with
numerical denominators.
I can divide fractions that have algebraic expressions with
numerical denominators.
I can multiply and divide algebraic fractions using technology
(Classpad).

3 Adding and subtracting To add and subtract fractions. I can add and subtract fractions. Worksheet 3
algebraic fractions. I can add algebraic expressions with numerical denominators.
I can subtract fractions that have algebraic expressions with
numerical denominators.
* I can add fractions that have algebraic expressions as
denominators.
* I can add fractions that have algebraic expressions as
denominators.
I can add and subtract algebraic fractions using technology
(Classpad).

4 Linear equations To solve linear equations. I can solve simple equations using the four operations Worksheet 4
(+, −, ×,÷).
I can solve linear equations involving simple algebraic fractions.
I can solve linear equations using technology (Classpad).

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5 Application questions To solve linear equations. I can represent word problems with simple linear equations and Worksheet 5
solve them to answer questions.
I can solve equations involving consecutive numbers.
I can solve equations involving averages.
I can solve linear equations using technology (Classpad).

6 Literal equations To transpose literal equations. I can rearrange simple literal equations using the four operations Worksheet 6
(+, −, ×,÷).
I can solve literal equations by using a common factor strategy.
I can solve literal equations involving algebraic fractions.

7 Formulae To transpose formulae. I can articulate the meaning of the words transpose and subject in Worksheet 7
context of equations.
I can rearrange simple formulae using the four operations
(+, −, ×,÷) to make a specified variable the subject.
I can use substitution to evaluate pronumerals.
I can solve problems derived from formulae.
I can use substitution into formulae to evaluate pronumerals using
technology (Classpad).

8 Linear inequalities To solve inequalities. I can convert from set notation to interval notation. Worksheet 8
I can convert from interval notation to set notation.
I can represent sets of numbers on number lines.
I can solve linear inequalities with positive coefficients of the
variable.
I can solve linear inequalities with negative coefficients of the
variable by changing the direction of the inequality sign when
multiplying or dividing by a negative number.
I can solve linear inequalities using technology (Classpad).
I can represent word problems with simple linear inequalities and
solve them to answer questions.

Created by MZE 2024