Algebra in Exam
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Algebra in Exam
Hello
My son's class is starting on Algebra next week.
How complex are the Algebra questions in the exam, if Year 6 children haven't started doing it yet
I looked in the library for maths books today, and Algebra wasn't included in the KS2 revision guides - I had to get KS3 books.
He say he hasn't done any with tutor so we've got 3 nights DIY - anyone have any suggestions on whether I should just do basic stuff eg 2a + 1 = 5 what is 'a'
or does it get a lot more complex than that
Thanks
My son's class is starting on Algebra next week.
How complex are the Algebra questions in the exam, if Year 6 children haven't started doing it yet
I looked in the library for maths books today, and Algebra wasn't included in the KS2 revision guides - I had to get KS3 books.
He say he hasn't done any with tutor so we've got 3 nights DIY - anyone have any suggestions on whether I should just do basic stuff eg 2a + 1 = 5 what is 'a'
or does it get a lot more complex than that
Thanks
Re: Algebra in Exam
If this is for an exam in 3 days time then just stick to the basic form of 5a + 6 = 31. I teach this with shopping. This morning I had £31, now I have 5 apples and £6. How much did each apple cost?
Otherwise here are the horrors from our area.
The worst I have seen in Essex are of the form
5x - 3 = 2x + 9
Or using knowledge of a triangle and putting letters in the corners as below and asking what type of triangle it is
3a, 2a + 20, a + 40
Otherwise here are the horrors from our area.
The worst I have seen in Essex are of the form
5x - 3 = 2x + 9
Or using knowledge of a triangle and putting letters in the corners as below and asking what type of triangle it is
3a, 2a + 20, a + 40
Re: Algebra in Exam
I have just asked my son and he says he can't recall any algebra being in the KE exam at all. That said, he can't recall where is locker key is at the moment so whether you want to trust in his memory or not is your decision!
Re: Algebra in Exam
The algebra is in the mental maths section.
Make sure he can solve something simple such as :
2x + 6 = 18
Just ask him what add 6 is 18. Hopefully he will say 12. Then say if 2x's are 12, what is 1x going to be.
Make sure he can substitute:
If x is 4, what is 3x + 3 going to be?
If x is 0.5, what is 4x + 2?
If x is 4 what is 4 1/2x + 3 going to be?
Keep it simple but keep drumming into him that x + 2 is x add 2 and 2x is 2 times x. You should manage this by Saturday without too many tears.
Make sure he can solve something simple such as :
2x + 6 = 18
Just ask him what add 6 is 18. Hopefully he will say 12. Then say if 2x's are 12, what is 1x going to be.
Make sure he can substitute:
If x is 4, what is 3x + 3 going to be?
If x is 0.5, what is 4x + 2?
If x is 4 what is 4 1/2x + 3 going to be?
Keep it simple but keep drumming into him that x + 2 is x add 2 and 2x is 2 times x. You should manage this by Saturday without too many tears.
Re: Algebra in Exam
as maths answers may not be multiple choice, trial and error may be the next best step if the question is basic in nature. I have some that need the second to last answer to be square rooted as well to get to the final answer.
Re: Algebra in Exam
explain that they have been doing algebra since infants. It' s "number sentences" where you have to guess the missing number
eg 2 + [] =5
3 x [] =6
14 - [] = 2
most children are really chuffed that they have been doing algebra all that time without even realising.
this is a good game
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfil ... ostie.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and this
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfil ... ice1a.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
eg 2 + [] =5
3 x [] =6
14 - [] = 2
most children are really chuffed that they have been doing algebra all that time without even realising.
this is a good game
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfil ... ostie.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and this
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfil ... ice1a.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Algebra in Exam
Thanks for all your replies.
We've been working on the basic stuff, and he's picked it up quickly.
Yoyo, those games are great - really built up his confidence with the postman one
We've been working on the basic stuff, and he's picked it up quickly.
Yoyo, those games are great - really built up his confidence with the postman one
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Re: Algebra in Exam
Hi Brummum
I found the bonds 11+-12+ and level 5 books very useful as well as the GL Letts practice papers.
Probably late now to get these but you try primary resources or topmarks websites.
Good luck
I found the bonds 11+-12+ and level 5 books very useful as well as the GL Letts practice papers.
Probably late now to get these but you try primary resources or topmarks websites.
Good luck
Shinealight
Always looking on the bright side of life..!
Always looking on the bright side of life..!
Re: Algebra in Exam
My DH wants to do loads of maths, English etc tonight with DS, I thinkwe should just let him relax - if he doesn't know it now, he won't by tomorrow morning
What will everyone else be doing - last minute cramming, or relaxing
What will everyone else be doing - last minute cramming, or relaxing