Master the use of index laws for integer, fractional, and negative powers.
Confidently manipulate and simplify algebraic expressions, including collecting like terms, expanding brackets, and factorising quadratics and other simple polynomials.
Simplify and perform operations on algebraic fractions (rational expressions).
Work fluently with surds, including simplifying expressions and rationalising denominators.
Rearrange formulae to change the subject.
Understand the distinction between algebraic equations and identities.
Apply various algebraic manipulation techniques to solve problems.