Algebraic Fractions Tracking A

Learning Objective:
- to use factorising (grade B/A)to simplify algebraic
fractions (grade A/A*)
Key words: algebraic fractions, simplify, denominator, common
Challenge:
Write the following fractions so that they have a
common denominator
Extension:
a)2 + 5
3 7 Work out these...
b) 1 + 8 a)½ + ¾
3 10 b)¾ - ½
c) 3 + 7 c)½ x ¾
d)½ ÷ ¾
7 9
d) 4 + 3
5 8
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 Advance Warning!!!
There will be a unit 2 practice exam on
FRIDAY 9th October

There will be two papers:

1) multiple choice
2) calculator paper
 What do I need to be able to do?
Topic Grade

Working with numbers C

Decimals C

Fractions C

3d co-ordinates B

Factors, multiples C

Sequences and nth term C

Perimeter and area C

Surface area and volume A

Recurring decimals A/A*

Angles in parallel lines, bearings B

Circle theorems (radius/tangent) B/A

Percentages C

Powers and standard form B

y=mx + c B

Algebraic fractions A/A*

Factorising A/A*
 Success Criteria
Grade C- Solve linear equations

Grade C Factorise linear expressions

Grade C+ Solve linear equations by expanding brackets

Grade B- Factorise quadratic expressions where the co-efficient of x2 is 1

Grade B Factorise quadratic expressions where the co-efficient of x2 is >1

Grade B+ Solve quadratic expressions by factorising

Grade A- Solve quadratic expressions by completing the square or using a

formula
Grade A Simplify linear algebraic fractions by factorising

Grade A+ Simplify quadratic algebraic fractions by factorising

Grade A* Solve algebraic fractions by factorising

 In your reflective partners...
...
What grade is each question?

Which questions do you think you can

answer?
Solve Factorise
2x + 1 = 7 15pq + 10q

Solve Factorise
2 (x + 4) = 8 x2 + 6x + 5

Factorise Complete the square and solve

2x2 – 3x - 2 x2 + 4x + 9 =0

Solve Simplify
2x2 – 3x – 2 = 0 2x + 2
4x + 4

Simplify Solve
x2 + 6x + 5 x2 + 6x + 5 = 3
x2 + 7x + 10 x2 + 7x + 10
10 quick questions...
What is an algebraic fraction?
It is a fraction that contains algebra!!!

Eg. 1 6x + 3
( x + 2) 12 + 3x

One of these fractions is not in its

simplest form...
 2 + 3
(x + 1) (x + 2)
 Try it for yourself...
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 Let’s make it a grade A*!

You need to be able to do this:

Simplify ...
x2 + 6x + 5
x2 + 7x + 10
Try it for yourself...