Four of the Best (free)

KS3 Numeracy Year 7
This unit is part of Around ARE Free Sample Resources and Around ARE Algebra Through Numeracy Problem Solving and Above ARE Free Sample Resources and Above ARE Algebra Through Numeracy Problem Solving

Objectives

KS3 Programme of Study Statements
-- Simplify and manipulate algebraic expressions to maintain equivalence by collecting like terms.

-- Substitute numerical values into expressions.

-- Use the four operations applied to decimals.

-- Solve problems.

-- Use algebra to generalise the structure of arithmetic, including to formulate mathematical relationships.

Lesson Planning

Algebra
Write and simplify algebraic expressions; substitute into algebraic expressions.

Numeracy and problem solving
Investigation: Four of the Best (involving revision of adding decimals)

Algebra and problem solving
Continuation of investigation: Four of the Best (including generalisation, using algebra learnt in A1)