A complete Year 8 algebra lesson on expanding single brackets, handling negative coefficients, and collecting like terms after expanding. This resource supports students as they move from basic bracket expansion to more secure GCSE-style algebra simplification.

Includes:

Full PowerPoint lesson presentation
Independent practice worksheet
Teacher notes with slide-by-slide guidance
Retrieval warm-up
Key vocabulary support
Worked examples using the distributive law
Negative coefficient examples
Guided “I do, We do, You do” practice
Quick check questions
Full mark scheme

The lesson is designed for mixed-ability Year 8 classes and follows a clear progression: identifying terms, applying the distributive law, checking signs, expanding fully, then collecting like terms. The worksheet contains 22 marks of independent practice plus an extension question.

Teacher notes include common misconceptions, delivery guidance, and a full mark scheme for easy classroom use.