Year 6 · Maths
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Focus on solving equations with two unknowns. Start with “Find Pairs of Numbers that Fit a Simple Equation”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 6 learners practise solving equations with two unknowns.
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- Find Pairs of Numbers that Fit a Simple Equation
- Find Pairs of Numbers that Satisfy an Equation
- Understand How to Solve Equations with Two Unknowns
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All About Algebra - Find Pairs of Values | KS2 Maths Concept Video
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All About Algebra - Solve Problems with Two Unknowns | KS2 Maths Concept Video
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Represent and solve problems with two unknowns efficiently
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Year 6 Diving into Mastery: Step 9 Find Pairs of Values Teaching Pack
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Year 6 Algebra: Find Pairs of Values and Solve Problems with Two Unknowns
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Year 6 Diving into Mastery: Step 10 Solve Problems with Two Unknowns Teaching Pack
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Year 6 Find Pairs of Values Using Algebra Activity Sheets
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