Formulae and functions in secondary

Discover new ways of teaching understanding, interpretation and substitution of challenging algebraic formulae

Tes Resources Team

Formulae and functions for secondary KS3 and KS4 mathematics lessons

Lower secondary KS3 and upper secondary KS4 lessons, worksheets and challenges on formulae and functions

To help you cover everything from writing and interpreting formulae and rearranging formulae, to function notation and composite and inverse functions in your secondary mathematics lessons, we've handpicked this selection of engaging resources.

Writing Algebraic Expressions (Treasure Hunt)
Maths4Everyone

Writing Algebraic Expressions (Treasure Hunt)

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This activity gives students practice at interpreting worded descriptions and converting them into algebraic expressions. Click --> https://tes.com/.../Treasure Hunts for similar style Treasure Hunts on 40 other topics. -- Note that unlike most Treasure Hunts, this one has the added feature that ...
CSI Algebra - Writing and Using Formulae
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CSI Algebra - Writing and Using Formulae

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Here's a real life CSI application of algebra for your students.... Students have to solve a murder investigation using formulae (writing and substituting). They have to gather evidence at three locations: the crime scene, mortuary and forensic laboratory. Once they have collected their evidenc...
Rearranging Formulae
Magictrickster

Rearranging Formulae

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Rearranging Formulae for KS3 This individual powerpoint presentation is from the KS3 Maths Topics Series. It contains 29 slides (Plus a title and end slide), so there are lots of examples. This is an ideal resource which you will enjoy using to explain Rearranging Formulae to your classes for y...
Rearranging Formulae (Target Table)
SimplyEffectiveEducation

Rearranging Formulae (Target Table)

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Test your pupils' knowledge of rearranging formulae in a motivating and engaging way with this differentiated target table. The aim is to reach a target score, set by you, by answering questions from the table. The questions are differentiated, with different point values, so pupils can choose their...
Inverse Functions (editable Powerpoint worksheet)
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Inverse Functions (editable Powerpoint worksheet)

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The worksheet is for KS4 Higher. It is only about inverse functions. It is differentiated and examples for the worksheet are also linked. This means it can be used remotely and for cover lessons. Students will need to have worked on rearranging before they attempt this worksheet. Estimated complet...
Substitution into Formulas
Outstanding_Resources

Substitution into Formulas

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This is a whole lesson on **Substitution into Formulas**. This is the second lesson on substitution after Substitution into Expressions. There are plenty of pitfalls such as BIDMAS and this lesson is very good at highlighting areas of mistake and improving pupil understanding. This resource is ready...
Rearranging Simple Equations - with answers
happymathematician

Rearranging Simple Equations - with answers

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I wrote this sheet to meet the needs of GCSE Foundation level students - keeping the formula quite basic. It is ideal for the introduction of rearrangements in earlier years too. The sheet begins with 5 questions which show 'why' we need to rearrange. This is followed by 26 questions involving on...
Rearranging Formulae Differentiated
rd_eyles

Rearranging Formulae Differentiated

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This is a differentiated activity, starting with a mix of one, two and some three-step formulae, gradually increasing in complexity. This is aimed towards a lower to mid ability group, keeping to the standard four operations, with a little bit of negatives indices and roots in for a little challen...
Rearranging Formulas
Skillsheets

Rearranging Formulas

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This resource is made up of a powerpoint lesson and three worksheets with progressively harder examples about rearranging formulas. The aim is to introduce rearranging as an extension to solving equations by 'doing the same to both sides' so that students see that they are just extending skills they...
Writing Formula
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Writing Formula

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Used as an introduction to a new topic of writing formula for set 3 year 9. PowerPoint talks through examples of writing algebraic formula clearly with worded steps, and gives multiple examples.