Algebra at KS2

If you’re looking for interesting ways to teach algebra at year 6, this pack has the x factor.

From missing number problems, problem solving and reasoning to using algebra with measure and geometry, this pack contains a wealth of engaging and practical ideas to engage your class in all things algebraic.

What's included?

• 17 supporting resources
• introductory activities, main teaching points, plenaries, assessment opportunities, extension ideas and home learning tasks
• includes answers
• links to the curriculum.

What's inside?

Section 1: The algebra you know – missing number problems (pages 1-14)

• Teaching ideas
• Balancing act – using the equals sign
• Ancient algebra
• Algebra loop game

Section 2: Problem solving and reasoning with algebra (pages 15-27)

• Teaching ideas
• Shape equations – reasoning in algebra
• Money problems – using algebra
• Make friends with algebra
• Problems, problems

Section 3: Using algebra with measure (pages 28-35)

• Teaching ideas
• Calculating perimeter using algebra
• Calculating area and volume using algebra
• Measurement mission
• Find the formula – a study in area

Section 4: Using algebra with geometry (pages 36-50)

• Teaching ideas
• Pizza puzzle
• What’s your angle? – formula fun
• Quadrants quandary

Section 5: Taking algebra further (pages 51-53)

• Teaching ideas
• The value of x – a matching game
• That’s what I said! – equivalent equations
• The letter of the law – applying algebra

Section 6: Answers