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Comprehensive GCSE resources including focus tasks, assessments, exam prep, and revision activities.
The Foundation Assessment – Simplifying is a foundation tier resource for assessing simplifying (expressions, expand, factorise). Download the PDF and print for class or homework. Answers included.
Topics Covered
Simplify expressions (1 and 2 variables), expand single bracket, expand and simplify, simplify with indices, factorise, expand two brackets, factorise x² + bx + c.
Curriculum Links
This resource supports the GCSE Mathematics specification (Foundation):
- Algebra: Simplifying, expanding, factorising
- Reasoning: Fluency and assessment
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Download the PDF and print. No preparation needed.
Use as Assessment or Practice
Use for a topic assessment on simplifying or for revision. Suitable for Foundation tier.
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