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This page brings together ready-to-teach equations maths lessons for Key Stage 3, GCSE / IGCSE and A-Level. Browse the full collection, including the balance method and unknown on both sides, simultaneous equations, equations involving indices, exam-style set-up tasks, and trigonometric equations at A-Level, with each lesson designed to support clear modelling, independent practice and exam preparation.
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These Key Stage 3 lessons establish solving fluency using the balance method, then extend to forming equations from words and diagrams. Topics include:
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These GCSE / IGCSE lessons develop reliable equation-solving strategies, including simultaneous equations and iterative approaches, alongside Higher-tier set-up work with ratio and algebraic fractions. Topics include:
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These A-Level lessons extend algebraic solving into substitution methods for linked equations and systematic work with trigonometric equations in Pure 1 and Pure 2 contexts. Topics include:
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