Planning and Activities

Each unit has everything you need to teach a set of related skills and concepts.
If your class/school is closing for a while, we're here to help.
The Route maps below outline what to teach online, and what to practise at home. The Home packs provide all materials needed at home.
Y5 materials are not provided for this unit - adapt the Y6 materials below or refer to <ARE Group Activities in Y6 Autumn Algebra Units 2 and 3.
With TA/Tutor
These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.
They support the learning in class in this unit.
Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.
Y5 materials are not provided for this unit - adapt the Y6 materials below or refer to <ARE Group Activities in Y6 Autumn Algebra Units 2 and 3.
In-depth investigation: Stars and Crosses
Children find totals of the numbers in shapes on a 1–1 00 grid, make generalisations and then write a formula to find the total of any similar shape on the grid.
A presentation is available to guide children through the investigation.
If your class/school is closing for a while, we're here to help.
The Route maps below outline what to teach online, and what to practise at home. The Home packs provide all materials needed at home.
Y5 materials are not provided for this unit - adapt the Y6 materials below or refer to <ARE Group Activities in Y6 Spring Decimals and Fractions Unit 6.
With TA/Tutor
These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.
They support the learning in class in this unit.
Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.
Y5 materials are not provided for this unit - adapt the Y6 materials below or refer to <ARE Group Activities in Y6 Spring Decimals and Fractions Unit 6.
In-depth Investigation: Calculating Colours from The Royal Institution.
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