VC2M6A02
find unknown values in numerical equations involving brackets and combinations of arithmetic operations, using the properties of numbers and operations
- using brackets and the order of operations to write number sentences and appreciating the need for an agreed set of rules to complete multiple operations within the same number sentence; for example, for 40 ÷ 2 × (4 + 6) = □, you solve what is in the brackets first then complete the number sentence from left to right as there is no hierarchy between division and multiplication
- constructing equivalent number sentences involving brackets and combinations of the 4 operations, and explaining the need to have shared agreement on the order of operations when solving problems involving more than one operation to have unique solutions
- finding pairs of unknown values in numerical equations that make the equation hold true; for example, listing possible combinations of natural numbers that make this statement true: 6 + 4 × 8 = 6 × Δ + □
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Algebra Questions Year 6 Worksheet Set
Share these algebra questions year 6 worksheets with your students to level up their skills in identifying number patterns and following the order of operations.
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Toy Shop Mix-Up: Finding Unknown Values Escape Room
Practise finding unknown values in a fun and engaging way with this Toy Shop Escape Room, where students solve arithmetic challenges to uncover clues and crack the final code.
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Order of Operations – Interactive Activity
Solve expressions by using the order of operations with this interactive activity.
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BOMDAS Poster and Bookmark Set
Use this BOMDAS poster and bookmark set to remind your students of the correct order of operations.
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Finding Unknowns with Brackets and Order of Operations Worksheet Pack
Practise finding unknown values with this Year 6 worksheet pack that strengthens students' understanding of brackets, exponents and the order of operations.
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Order of Operations – Teaching Presentation
Teach your students how to correctly evaluate numerical expressions by using the order of operations with this teaching presentation.
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Order of Operations – Maths Maze
Evaluate numerical expressions using the order of operations with this math maze!
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Algebraic Expressions – Task Cards
Read, write and solve algebraic expressions with this set of 24 task cards.
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Order of Operations – Differentiated Bump Game
Use this set of Bump games to sharpen your students’ computation skills by using the order of operations to evaluate expressions.
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BIMDAS, BOMDAS and GEMS — Order of Operations Note Sheets
Introduce the acronym for BOMDAS, BIDMAS or GEMS with these student note sheets.
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Numerical Expressions Sort
Solve and sort numerical expressions according to different categories with this sorting activity.
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Order of Operations Dice Game
A set of 6 order of operations dice activity mats.
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Number Talks — Order of Operations Task Cards
Build number sense skills with this set of 20 task cards.
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Evaluating Expressions – Worksheet
Challenge your students to evaluate expressions with one or two variables by completing this worksheet.
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Order of Operations – Mini Book
Learn how to solve equations using the order of operations with this mini book.
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GEMS Order of Operations Poster and Bookmark Set
Use this order of operations poster and bookmark set to give students a clear, consistent reference for solving equations correctly.
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Evaluating Expressions With Exponents – Task Cards
Solve expressions with exponents by using the order of operations with this set of 24 task cards.
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Evaluating Expressions – Match-Up Activity
Practise substituting values for variables while evaluating expressions with this match-up activity.
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Exponential Expressions – Match-Up Activity
Match numerical expressions with exponents to their expanded expressions and solutions with this match-up activity.