This term, our Grade 8 students have been diving deep into the world of algebra, building strong foundations in expanding and factorising expressions. These key skills form an essential part of their mathematics journey especially moving into Grade 9. It has been fantastic to see the level of engagement and growth across the year level.

Students began by learning how to expand brackets using distributive methods and identifying like-terms to simplify expressions. They then moved on to factorising – the process of breaking down expressions into simpler factors – which required a sharp eye for common factors and patterns.

Below is a expression that all Grade 8 students would have been exposed to. Have a conversation with your child about the this and have them explain the process of factorising.

6x + 12 becomes 6(x + 2)

WELL DONE to all our Grade 8 learners for showing persistence and a positive attitude.