TheLearnDenYear 6 · Maths
Express Problems Algebraically
Year 6 learners practise using algebra to solve word problems.
The activities include Express Missing Number Problems Using Algebra, Find Missing Numbers Using Inverse Operations in an Algebraic Expression, Find the Missing Numbers in Equations, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, worksheet, lesson, teaching. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
Activities covered
- Express Missing Number Problems Using Algebra
- Find Missing Numbers Using Inverse Operations in an Algebraic Expression
- Find the Missing Numbers in Equations
- Find the Missing Value in an Equation
- Find the Unknown Number in an Equation
- Use Algebra to Express Mathematical Problems
Checked learning resources
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All About Algebra: Forming Expressions | KS2 Maths Concept Video
Twinkl · Video · Account may be required
Verified KS2 concept video gives teacher-modelled examples and independent practice forming algebraic expressions from statements and word problems containing missing numbers.
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All About Algebra: Solve One-Step Equations | KS2 Maths Concept Video
Twinkl · Video · Account may be required
Verified KS2 concept video models one-step equations with letters representing missing numbers and gives independent SATs-style practice solving the unknown.
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All About Algebra: Solve Two-Step Equations | KS2 Maths Concept Video
Twinkl · Video · Account may be required
Verified KS2 concept video gives modelled examples and independent SATs-style practice finding missing values in two-step equations by reversing both operations.
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Thinking of a Number
Mathsframe · Worksheet · Opens on the provider website
Free KS2 interactive practice uses algebraic clues and inverse operations to find missing values and unknown numbers and solve equations.
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Year 6 Expressing Missing Number Problems Algebraically Worksheet Pack
Twinkl · Worksheet · Account may be required
Verified Year 6 differentiated worksheets progress from number statements to multi-step word problems that pupils translate into algebraic equations.
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Year 6 PlanIt Maths Algebra Solving Equations Lesson Pack
Twinkl · Lesson · Account may be required
Year 6 lesson slides and differentiated practice teach pupils to express missing-number problems algebraically, find missing values and solve equations by applying inverse operations to one or two steps.
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Year 6 Maths Solve One-Step Equations Using Algebra Worksheet
Twinkl · Worksheet · Account may be required
Verified Year 6 worksheets use inverse operations and bar models to isolate the letter and calculate missing values in one-step algebraic equations.
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Year 6 Maths Solve Two-Step Equations Using Algebra Activity Sheets
Twinkl · Worksheet · Account may be required
Verified Year 6 activity sheets use worked examples, bar models and scaffolded questions to calculate missing values represented by letters in two-step algebraic equations.