Year 8 - Number and Algebra
Standard 8.OA.1.4 - Analyze and identify the property of multiplication or addition shown in the equation.
Included Skills: Number Properties, Addition, Multiplication
Patterns and algebra • Extend and apply the distributive law to the expansion of algebraic expressions - applying the distributive law to the expansion of algebraic expressions using strategies such as the area model • Factorise algebraic expressions by identifying numerical factors - recognising the relationship between factorising and expanding - identifying the greatest common divisor (highest common factor) of numeric and algebraic expressions and using a range of strategies to factorise algebraic expressions • Simplify algebraic expressions involving the four operations - understanding that the laws used with numbers can also be used with algebra