Checking understanding of expressions and equations
I can generalise a situation using words to express what is happening.
Checking understanding of expressions and equations
I can generalise a situation using words to express what is happening.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Linear sequences can be generated from a rule.
- Linear sequences that follow a rule can be described in words.
- Changing one part of a situation can affect other parts.
Common misconception
Pupils might think that a pattern increasing by 3 each time has the rule add 3.
Pupils should think about the number of lines per square and the relationship between squares and lines. Avoid consecutive patterns to start
Keywords
Generalise - To generalise is to formulate a statement or rule that applies correctly to all relevant cases.
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
10 -
is a multiple of 5
9 -
is a multiple of 3
14 -
is a multiple of 7
16 -
is a multiple of 4
Exit quiz
6 Questions
$$\times 2$$ -
finds the amount of bread given the number of sandwiches
$$\times 3$$ -
finds the amount of cheese given the number of sandwiches
$$\times 4$$ -
finds the number of olives given the amount of cheese
$$\div 4$$ -
finds the amount of cheese given the number of olives
$$\div 3 \times 2$$ -
finds the amount of bread given the amount of cheese
$$\div 2 \times 3$$ -
finds the amount of cheese given the amount of bread
