Algebraic Thinking · Spring Term

Formulae and Expressions

Using simple formulae and expressing missing number problems algebraically.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does using a letter instead of a blank box change the way we think about an equation?
  2. 2Why is it useful to have a universal formula for calculating things like area or perimeter?
  3. 3Can a single algebraic expression represent an infinite number of calculations?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Mathematics - Algebra
Year: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Algebraic Thinking
Period: Spring Term

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