Queued Cubes

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

Objectives

KS3 Programme of Study Statements
-- Use integer powers (square and cube).

-- Use and interpret algebraic notation.

-- Make and test conjectures about patterns and relationships.

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

-- Model situations or procedures by translating them into algebraic formulae.

-- Substitute numerical values into formulae.

-- Solve problems.

-- Derive and apply formulae to calculate and solve problems involving volume of cuboids (including cubes)

Lesson Planning

Algebra
Use algebra to generalise the structure of arithmetic, including to devise formulae; use algebraic notation; substitute numerical values into formulae.

Numeracy and problem solving
Investigation: Queued Cubes (involving revision of surface areas and volumes of cubes, and division)

Algebra, Geometry and Measures and problem solving
Continuation of investigation: Queued Cubes (including devising formulae, using algebra learnt in Lesson 1)