Algebra

Here are images designed to provoke thought around the concepts of algebra.

Equations

Linking the idea of balancing scales and equations. Bringing in factorising too.

Squaring Brackets

2 questions arise from this picture: Q1. What is the difference between the two algebraic expressions? Q2. Can you relate the expressions to the patterns?

Completing the Square

A simple picture to explain why 'Completing the square' is so called.

Sequences and Patterns

An initial look in to the nth term through investigation. Easily adapted or extended.