The language of patterns. Letters are not the enemy, dramatic student brain is.
Quick Summary
Algebra is where students lose marks because they try to memorise moves instead of recognising structure. Graphs are just algebra made visible.
- 🧠 What this topic is really testing
- ✅ Must-know skills
- ⚠️ Common mistakes
First-Move Decision Flow
Worked Example Zone
- Example — Expanding and simplifying
- Example — Gradient
Exam Practice
Revision Checklist
- [ ] I can expand and factorise confidently.
- [ ] I can solve linear and quadratic equations.
- [ ] I can solve simultaneous equations.