Securing understanding of expressions and equations
I can manipulate a simple equation using a bar model.
Securing understanding of expressions and equations
I can manipulate a simple equation using a bar model.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Calculations can be evaluated by following the standard order of operations for 4 operations.
- Calculations including exponents and brackets can be evaluated following the standard order of operations.
- A bar model can be used to represent an equation.
- A bar model can be used to find unknowns in a simple equation.
Keywords
Equation - An equation is used to show that one number or calculation is equal to another.
Exponent - An exponent is a number positioned above and to the right of a base value. It indicates repeated multiplication.
Commutative - An operation is commutative if the values it is operating on can be written in either order without changing the calculation.
Common misconception
Pupils think division has to be calculated before multiplication and addition before subtraction.
Show pupils different ways of working out the same calculation that gives the same answer.
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To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: Securing understanding of expressions and equations, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Starter quiz
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