Students learn how to factorise algebraic expressions using the highest common factor and basic algebraic notation.  As learning progresses they are challenged to investigate possible perimeters for a rectangles with algebraic lengths.

Differentiated Learning Objectives

• All students should be able to fully factorise an algebraic expression in the form ax+b where a and b are both constants.
• Most students should be able to fully factorise an algebraic expression in the form ax²+bx where a and b are both constants.
• Some students should be able to fully factorise an algebraic expression the form ax²y + bxy² where a and b are both constants.

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Algebraic Expressions Foundation Algebraic Expressions Higher

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