{"product_id":"collecting-like-terms-worksheet","title":"Collecting Like Terms Mastery | Interactive Digital Lesson | 6 Units, 65 Questions | 11+ \u0026 GCSE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy the end of this lesson your child can look at any algebraic expression, spot which terms are like and which aren't, and simplify it correctly first time, even when powers, constants, and negative signs are all mixed together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike and unlike terms, spotting the difference and why the variable and power both have to match\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts of an expression, coefficients, variables, powers, signs, terms and constants explained through live examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollecting basic like terms, including negative terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixing letters and constants in the same expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollecting terms with powers, for example combining x² terms separately from plain x terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber pyramids and shape perimeters, applying the skill to non-standard exam-style questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour child works through this lesson on any screen. They click to reveal each step of a worked example, try the practice questions on paper, then click to check their own answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it's structured:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach unit opens with a worked example clicked through line by line, then practice questions colour-coded easy, medium and hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e65 questions in total\u003c\/strong\u003e, each with a click-to-reveal answer and a reveal-all option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo hands-on Explore activities, matching like and unlike term pairs and building expressions from a glossary, both with instant feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNegative signs are taught as part of the term from the first unit, not bolted on later as an exception.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dedicated negatives unit gives your child focused practice collecting terms like -4x and 7x, so treating the sign as part of the term becomes a habit rather than a rule they have to remember mid-exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse this if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour child is in Year 4 to Year 11 and needs to simplify algebraic expressions with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're preparing for the 11+, where collecting like terms turns up in every algebra question\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour child is doing GCSE Foundation and loses marks mixing up like and unlike terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a resource your child can check their own work with, not one more thing on your to-do list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt by an experienced maths teacher with over 3,000 hours of one-to-one tutoring experience and a Master's in Education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interactive digital lesson, link sent by email straight after purchase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 4 to Year 11, 11+, KS2, KS3, KS4, GCSE Foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHLC-Tutors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53361261969674,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/7091\/9434\/files\/collecting-like-terms-mastery-11-plus-gcse-interactive-lesson.png?v=1784022894","url":"https:\/\/shlc-tutor.co.uk\/products\/collecting-like-terms-worksheet","provider":"SHLC-Tutors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}