Year 7 · Maths
Substitute numerical values for formulae expressions in Year 7 Maths
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Focus on substituting numbers into algebraic expressions. Start with “Practise Using Simple Algebraic Substitution”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 7 learners practise substituting numbers into algebraic expressions.
The activities include Practise Using Simple Algebraic Substitution, Substitute Numbers for Letters in an Expression, Understand Simple Algebraic Substitution, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, worksheet, teaching-practice, lesson. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
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- Practise Using Simple Algebraic Substitution
- Substitute Numbers for Letters in an Expression
- Understand Simple Algebraic Substitution
- Use Simple Algebraic Substitution with Decimal Numbers
- Use Simple Algebraic Substitution with Negative Numbers
- Use Substitution in Simple Algebraic Expressions
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Oak video: Substituting Particular Values
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Evaluating Expressions with Two Variables
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Evaluating an Expression with One Variable
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Evaluating Expressions with Two Variables: Fractions and Decimals
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Oak video: Checking And Securing Understanding Of Negative Numbers In Context
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Substitution with Negative Numbers
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Oak lesson slides: Substituting Particular Values
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Substitution KS3 Walkthrough Worksheet
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Oak lesson slides: Checking And Securing Understanding Of Negative Numbers In Context
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Oak worksheet: Substituting Particular Values
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Substitution Worksheet - KS3 Maths
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Oak worksheet: Checking Understanding Of Arithmetic Procedures With Integers And Decimals
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Negatives and Decimals Substitution Colour by Number
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Oak worksheet: Checking And Securing Understanding Of Negative Numbers In Context
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