KS1 & KS2 maths curriculum

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Calculating using knowledge of equivalence in addition and subtraction

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  • Algebra
  • Number
  • Number: Addition and Subtraction

Description

In this unit pupils will explain how to balance equations with addition or subtraction expressions and use their knowledge of balancing equations to solve problems.

This unit allows pupils to become more familiar with using equivalence, relating to addition and subtraction, to solve problems in a range of contexts. This will support them as they move on into solving problems with two unknowns and into more formal algebra in Year 7.

  1. Explain how to balance equations with addition expressions
  2. Explain how to balance equations with subtraction expressions
  3. Explain how to balance equations with addition or subtraction expressions
  4. Explain how to balance equations with addition and subtraction expressions
  5. Use knowledge of balancing equations to solve problems

  • Understand inverse relationship between addition and subtraction
  • Rearrange number sentences to find missing values
  • Recognise when to apply compensation or balancing strategies

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