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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Collecting like terms
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

## Topic
Collecting Like Terms

## Objectives
- Understand the concept of like terms and unlike terms.
- Be able to identify and collect like terms in algebraic expressions.
- Simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms.

## Materials
- Whiteboard and markers
- Printed worksheets with practice problems
- Algebra tiles (if available)
- Calculators (optional)
- Projector for introductory video (if applicable)

## Grade/Age Group
Year 7 - Year 8 (Ages 12-14)

## Subject
Mathematics

## Class Size
20 students

## Lesson Duration
30 minutes

## National Curriculum Alignment
This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Mathematics, specifically focusing on algebraic thinking and simplifying expressions.

## Lesson Structure
| Step Number | Step Title                | Length   | Details                                                        |
|-------------|---------------------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1           | Introduction              | 5 minutes| Briefly introduce the concept of like terms. Use examples on the whiteboard. Engage students with questions. |
| 2           | Direct Instruction         | 10 minutes| Explain how to identify like terms. Provide clear definitions and examples. Show how to combine like terms. |
| 3           | Guided Practice            | 5 minutes| Work through a couple of examples together as a class. Use the whiteboard to demonstrate the process of collecting like terms. |
| 4           | Independent Practice       | 7 minutes| Distribute worksheets with practice problems. Allow students to work independently while circulating to provide support. |
| 5           | Review and Clarification   | 3 minutes| Go over the worksheet answers as a class to clarify any misconceptions, without individual presentations. |
| 6           | Homework Assignment        | 5 minutes| Assign additional practice problems for homework, ensuring they align with collecting like terms. Explain the importance of practice for mastery. |

## Homework
- Complete a worksheet with exercises focused on collecting like terms to reinforce the day's learning.
- Submit the homework in the following lesson for feedback.

## Assessment
- Monitor student understanding through guided practice and independent work.
- Review completed worksheets for accuracy to assess comprehension of the topic.

## Modifications
- Provide additional time or modified worksheets for students needing extra support.
- Challenge advanced students with more complex algebraic expressions that include multiple variables.

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