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Writing Algebraic Equations

Express missing number problems algebraically using letters for unknowns; translate word problems into equations

Typical age: 10–11 years

“If your child reads "I think of a number, double it, and add 5 to get 17," can they write that as an equation using a letter for the unknown and solve it?”

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Writing Number SentencesREQUIRED
Writing algebraic expressions extends writing/interpreting numerical expressions
Order of operations
Solving equations uses order-of-operations understanding

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Advanced Maths Vocabulary
Distinguishing expression/equation/formula requires algebraic precision
Algebraic NotationREQUIRED
Algebraic notation builds on KS2 expressing missing-number problems algebraically
Solving Linear EquationsREQUIRED
Solving linear equations extends KS2 missing-number problem work
Equations with Two UnknownsREQUIRED
Finding pairs satisfying equations requires algebraic expression skills