Introduction to Algebra - Addition and Subtraction (Full Plan and Resources)
Using problem solving skills the students should have built throughout the year, this 1 hour lesson explains to students that algebra and problem solving can be very similar and will help the children to develop their algebra skills in a manor that the students recognise.
This plan comes with 4 resources:
A lesson plan breakdown
An input PowerPoint
Differentiated worksheets
An extension task idea
The Powerpoint has 3 sections;
What is algebra
This section discusses what algebra is and what the students might think it is
Algebra and Problem Solving
This section discusses the similarities between the two and has the children complete a problem solving question
Basic Algebra.
This section takes the previous problem solving question and translates it into algebra, with an additional question for the children to try themselves.
The focus of this lesson is to explain how addition and subtraction work in regards to algebra and has been tested on a Year 5 class with great success.
Lesson 1
The full lesson plan for Algebra - Addition and Subtraction can be accessed here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12877964
**Lesson 2 **
The full lesson plan for Algebra - Multiplication and Division can be accessed here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12878407
Lesson 3
The full lesson plan for Algebra - Solving Equations can be accessed here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12879213
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