LO: To solve simple algebraic equations with one variable.
Hook
Warm Up:
Complete the table below with a partner.
Answer these questions on whiteboards to remind yourself of what you learnt last week.
(Use blocks or counters to help!)
n + 5 = 12
n - 3 = 7
n × 4 = 20
18 ÷ n = 6
n + 8 = 15
3 × n = 9
Create 3 slips of paper with an algebra question on it. Stick to n + ? = 10
Go around the room and guessing what people have for n and if you get it correct take their piece of paper.
The pupil with the most pieces wins!
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Create Your Own Equation Activity
Instructions:
Think of a real-life problem involving a number you don’t know yet.
Write a sentence about the problem.
Write the equation using a letter to represent the unknown number.
Swap with a partner and solve each other’s problems.
Example:
Sentence: I have some marbles. I find 6 more and now have 14.
Equation: n + 6 = 14
