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This set of resources is focussed on using the properties of operations and the distributive rule to generate equivalent expressions, combining like terms and testing whether two expressions are equivalent.

This combination of topics represents a start to the transition from arithmetic to algebra as students start to see the same mathematical rules being applied to numbers then to unknown quantities represented as letters.

There are 8 sets of worksheets:

1. Learning to use the distributive rule - expanding parenthesis (brackets) with numbers.
2. Simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms.
3. Testing whether an expression has the same value before and after combining like terms by using substitution.
4. Using the distributive rule with letters and numbers - expanding brackets.
5. Evaluating expressions before and after removing brackets & simplifying.
6. Finding the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of 2 numbers - important reviewing topic in preparation for the next 2 sets of work.
7. Rewriting and addition of 2 numbers as a product of 2 numbers using the GCF and the distributive rule.
8. Factoring and simplifying algebraic expressions using all the skills and knowledge built up from the previous 7 sets of worksheets

Parenthesis or Brackets ?
In the US, students are taught to say “parentheses” whilst in the UK, Australia, Canada and similar countries they use the word “brackets” for ( ). To cater for this as the topic is universal and Jeff’s Notebooks are downloaded worldwide, I have created parallel worksheets so you can choose either.

How many worksheets are in each set ?
Lots and lots … At the click of a button, located at the bottom of each page, the pictures are randomised, so the questions change every time which allows you to create new worksheets at the same level for extra practice or revision throughout the year or even give groups of pupils in your class different sets of questions again all at the same level. The multiple levels of worksheets means that you can differentiate from the very start and have the freedom to set the pace of work that you deem is best for each student.

No-Prep Worksheets
These are straightforward no-prep worksheets that require no extra work. Simply CLICK-PRINT AND GO. This makes them ideal to have printed and ready for a replacement teacher if needed.

Answers are automatically generated every time.

Note
These resources work with the official Adobe Acrobat Reader on Windows or Mac computers.