Algebraic Thinking
OVERVIEW
Sequences and pattern spotting are at the very heart of mathematical thinking. The ability to spot a pattern both in diagrams and numbers enables one to spot trends and make predictions on outcomes. Students will also begin to learn how to use algebra to generalise the structure of arithmetic, including to formulate
mathematical relationships.
Detailed medium term plan can be found here
Lesson Resources
Exploring Sequences
Lesson 1 – Can Mathematics be beautiful?
Lesson 2 – Other representations of sequences
Lesson 5 – Non-linear sequences
Understanding and using algebraic notation
Lesson 7– Algebraic conventions and function machines
Lesson 8 – Two step function machines
Lesson 10 – Generating sequences
Lesson 11 – Represent functions graphically
Equality and Equivalence
Lesson 12 – Number Walls and Fact Families
Lesson 13 – Solving one step equations (using number wall and function machines)