Year 6 · Maths
Express Problems Algebraically
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Year 6 learners practise using algebra to solve word problems.
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- Express Missing Number Problems Using Algebra — support from Twinkl
- Find Missing Numbers Using Inverse Operations in an Algebraic Expression — support from Twinkl
- Find the Missing Numbers in Equations — support from Twinkl
- Find the Missing Value in an Equation — support from Twinkl
- Find the Unknown Number in an Equation — support from Twinkl
- Use Algebra to Express Mathematical Problems — support from Twinkl
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All About Algebra: Forming Expressions | KS2 Maths Concept Video
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All About Algebra: Solve One-Step Equations | KS2 Maths Concept Video
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All About Algebra: Solve Two-Step Equations | KS2 Maths Concept Video
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Compare the Structure of Problems With One or Two Unknowns
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Year 6 Spring Algebra: Form Equations
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Solve Calculations With Missing Parts
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Use Knowledge of the Order of Operations to Solve Equations
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Represent and Solve Problems With Two Unknowns Efficiently
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