This fairly basic sheet asks students to write formulae from given situations. For those who aren’t overly keen on algebra!
KS3 Maths Curriculum Area
Algebra Use and interpret algebraic notation, including:
- ab in place of a × b
- 3y in place of y + y + y and 3 × y
- a2 in place of a × a, a3 in place of a × a × a; a2b in place of a × a × b
- a/b in place of a ÷ b
- Coefficients written as fractions rather than as decimals
- Brackets
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