Step 6 Objective
Substitute integers into simple formulae.
- Examples of what pupils should
know and be able to do - Probing questions
- What if pupils find
this a barrier?
What if pupils find this a barrier?
Adapt the classifying, matching, sequencing and pyramid activities from Teaching mental mathematics from Level 5 for use with simple formulae.
Give pupils completed exercises on substituting integers into formulae that include typical errors. Ask pupils to work in pairs to identify and explain the errors.
If necessary refer to guidance for simplifying and transforming linear expressions.