Year 6 · Maths
Use Algebra Formulae
Year 6 learners practise using simple formulae.
The activities include Evaluate Solutions when there are Two Unknowns in an Expression, Practise Using Simple Formulae, Solve Problems by Substituting Values into a Formula, and related practice. The checked support below includes teaching, video, lesson, worksheet. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
Activities covered
- Evaluate Solutions when there are Two Unknowns in an Expression
- Practise Using Simple Formulae
- Solve Problems by Substituting Values into a Formula
- Substitute Values into Simple Formulae
- Use Simple Formulae
Checked learning resources
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Evaluating expressions with two variables
Khan Academy · Teaching · Opens on the provider website
Khan Academy explanation and practice for substituting values into algebraic expressions, matching the Year 6 variables/formulae focus.
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All About Algebra: Formulae | KS2 Maths Concept Video
Twinkl · Video · Account may be required
Explains how letters represent variables and how to substitute values into simple formulae at KS2. The video directly explains and applies simple algebraic formulae by substituting known values.
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Year 6 (Ages 10–11) Using Algebraic Formulae: Video Lesson 1
Twinkl · Video · Account may be required
Verified Year 6 video lesson models using simple algebraic formulae, substituting known values and solving one-step equations through teacher explanation and independent questions.
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Year 6 Use Simple Formulae Maths Lesson 1
Twinkl · Lesson · Account may be required
Year 6 algebra lesson plan, presentation and differentiated problem solving evaluate expressions, substitute values and use simple formulae with one or two unknowns.
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Year 6 Use Simple Formulae Maths Lesson 2
Twinkl · Lesson · Account may be required
Year 6 algebra lesson and practice solve problems by using simple formulae and substituting known values to evaluate expressions.
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Practise Using Simple Formulae: Year 6 Algebra
White Rose Maths · Worksheet · Opens on the provider website
Year 6 small-step teaching and practice for using simple formulae, solving formula problems and substituting values into algebraic expressions.
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Evaluating expressions with two variables
Khan Academy · Video · Opens on the provider website
Khan Academy has a direct lesson titled Evaluating expressions with two variables, matching the activity requirement to substitute values for two unknowns and evaluate the expression.
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Year 6 Use Simple Formulae Maths Lesson 3
Twinkl · Teaching · Opens on the provider website
matched: simple, formulae; trusted source; year6/KS2 signal