A complete lesson on solving two step equations using visual representations (bar model). The lesson includes: A do it now with answers complete. True/false activity to introduce bar models. Fully animated worked examples on how to set up a bar model for an equation and solve. Worked examples with bar models and algebraic methods alongside. AfL Multiple choice questions. Worksheets with faded guidance on solving two step equations. Worksheet on solving two step equations, interleaving decimals and fractions. Reasoning question - What mistake has been made? Literacy activity Problem solving questions Review it now with answers included Please check out my other resources. Any feedback is appreciated. Follow me on Twitter @MrAlleyMaths Thanks

A complete lesson, definitely enough to last 2-3 lessons. (43 slides) The lesson uses algebra tiles to represent factorising quadratics and completing the square. Previous use of algebra tiles is preferable but the way the lesson has been designed it is accessible if students might not be familiar with them, Representations is one of the 5 big ideas of mastery. The lesson includes: Do it now (Thanks to Mr CarterMaths) Recap of expanding using algebra tiles (Thanks Mathsbot for the representations) Demonstration of how to factorise quadratics using algebra tiles Tasks for students on factorising quadratics (including when coefficient of x squared is more than 1. Variation questions that lead into perfect squares (What do you notice? If I change this then what will happen?) Demonstration of how to complete the square, side by side with representation Prompt questions based on completing the square Tasks for students to practise completing the square using diagrams. Faded guidance task to support students writing this algebraically. All answers are provided throughout AO2 reasing questions and problem solving questions built in. Examples of completing the square with negative signs Tasks for students to practise questions with mixed signs. Review it now to recap learning Printable templates. Please check out my other resources, particularly the other ones on expanding brackets using algebra tiles which may be useful before this. Any feedback/mistakes please let me know so I can correct! Hope it is useful, thank you.