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 

Developed by team NES (Updated July 25)

Lesson 1 – Can Mathematics be beautiful? 

Lesson 2 – Other representations of sequences 

Lesson 3 – Linear sequences 

Lesson 4 – Frogs

Lesson 5 – Non-linear sequences

Understanding and using algebraic notation 

Developed by team BBA (Updated July 25)

Lesson 6 – Functions Machines

Lesson 7– Algebraic conventions and function machines

Lesson 8 – One step function machines using algebra

Lesson 9 – Two step function machines

Lesson 10 – Two step function machines using algebra

Lesson 11 – Substitution

Lesson 12 – Generating sequences

Lesson 13 – Represent functions graphically

Equality and Equivalence 

Developed by team LBA (July 25)

Lesson 14 – Number Walls and Fact Families

Lesson 15 – Solving one step equations (addition & subtraction)

Lesson 16 – Further Number Walls and Fact Families

Lesson 17 – Solving one step equations (mutliplication & divison)

Lesson 18 – Like terms

Lesson 19 – Magic Squares  

Lesson 20 – Equal or equivalent