Equations (8300 - Higher - Algebra)

Topic:

Equations

Specification references (in recommended teaching order)

	Specification content	Specification notes
A2	Substitute numerical values into formulae and expressions, including scientific formulae	unfamiliar formulae will be given in the question
A17	Solve linear equations in one unknown algebraically including those with the unknown on both sides of the equation	including use of brackets

The subject content (above) matches that set out in the Department for Education’s Mathematics GCSE subject content and assessment objectives document.

The expectation is that:

All students will develop confidence and competence with the content identified by standard type
All students will be assessed on the content identified by the standard and the underlined type; more highly attaining students will develop confidence and competence with all of this content
Only the more highly attaining students will be assessed on the content identified by bold type. The highest attaining students will develop confidence and competence with the bold content.

Teaching resources

Teaching resources - see below

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Downloadable resource in format. 29/08/2014

Diagnostic Questions - Equations and Formulae

AQA have teamed up with Craig Barton's Diagnostic Questions website to share free diagnostic question assessment for our new 2017 GCSE Maths specification.01/03/2016

Maths Assessment Project: Solving Linear Equations

A complete lesson of resources on the forming and solving of linear equations.02/09/2015

Standards Unit Resources A2 and A3

Two sets of resources which form full lesson plans on Creating and Solving Equations, and Creating and Solving Harder Equations.23/07/2015

Standards Unit: Activities A2 (Creating&solving equations) & A3 (Creating&solving harder equations)

Two full lessons of resources involving the forming and solving of equations.02/09/2015

BBC Bitesize - Equations

An introduction to solving equations, including those involving brackets or with the variable on both sides. 23/07/2015

Cool Math Introduction to Solving Equations

A step by step introduction to solving equations, including those with brackets, with some simple exercises. 23/07/2015

Equation Generator

A wide range of equations can be generated, including those with the variable on both sides and/or involving brackets. There are three levels of demand.23/07/2015

Equation Sudoku

A standard sudoku puzzle with a twist - students must identify the starting numbers by solving equations involving a range of variables.23/07/2015

Puzzles that you could use algebra to solve

A number of puzzles which can be used to form and solve linear equations.02/09/2015

Standards Unit Resources A2 and A3

Two sets of resources which form full lesson plans on Creating and Solving Equations, and Creating and Solving Harder Equations.23/07/2015

Standards Unit: Activities A2 (Creating&solving equations) & A3 (Creating&solving harder equations)

Two full lessons of resources involving the forming and solving of equations.02/09/2015

Think Back

A nice starter or plenary activity which involves forming and solving an equation with the variable on both sides.23/07/2015

Transum: eQuations

An online equation generator with five types of equations, each with three levels of demand. The answers can be chosen to be positive, negative or mixed.02/09/2015

What's it worth?

A visual problem which involves the ideas of forming and solving equations, using symbols rather than letters.23/07/2015

Think Back

A nice starter or plenary activity which involves forming and solving an equation with the variable on both sides.23/07/2015

Solving equations from geometrical information (perimeter and angles)

Worksheets involving forming and solving equations using geometrical information involving angles and perimeter. You will need to register for a TES account to access this resource, this is free of charge. 02/09/2015

Standards Unit: Activities A2 (Creating&solving equations) & A3 (Creating&solving harder equations)

Two full lessons of resources involving the forming and solving of equations.02/09/2015

Teachit Maths - Forming and Solving Equations

A worksheet involving the forming and solving of equations from real life contexts. 23/07/2015

Linear equations and simultaneous equations - Homework Sheet and Mark Scheme

Downloadable resource in doc format. 14/04/2010

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