
A bright and engaging set of 8 Expressions Anchor Charts designed for pupils working within Second Level Curriculum for Excellence.
These colourful, primary-friendly posters introduce algebraic expressions in a clear and accessible way, helping learners understand mathematical language, use letters to represent unknown values and build confidence when writing, evaluating and simplifying expressions.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
What Are Expressions?
Parts of an Expression
Writing Expressions from Words
Evaluating Expressions
Like Terms and Unlike Terms
Expressions or Equations?
Function Machines and Expressions
Expression Problem Solving
SKILLS COVERED
Understanding what a mathematical expression is
Recognising numbers, symbols and letters within expressions
Identifying terms, variables, constants and coefficients
Understanding that expressions do not contain an equals sign
Writing expressions from word phrases
Using clue words to identify operations
Using letters to represent unknown values
Substituting values into expressions
Evaluating expressions
Recognising like and unlike terms
Combining like terms
Comparing expressions and equations
Linking function-machine rules to algebraic expressions
Using expressions to represent real-life situations
Applying expressions in problem-solving contexts
EACH ANCHOR CHART FEATURES
Bright, child-friendly primary design
Clear mathematical explanations
Colour-coded examples
Key algebra vocabulary
Step-by-step methods
Worked examples
Visual representations
Helpful reminders and top tips
Opportunities to apply learning
PERFECT FOR
P5–P7
Second Level Numeracy and Mathematics
Introduction to algebra
Maths working walls
Whole-class teaching
Guided maths
Independent reference
Revision and consolidation
Classroom displays
Supporting progression towards Third Level
The posters progress from introducing the basic idea of an expression to using variables, evaluating expressions, identifying like terms and solving expression-based problems.
Curriculum: Curriculum for Excellence
Level: Second Level
Subject: Numeracy and Mathematics
Topic: Expressions / Early Algebra
Pages: 8
A colourful and practical classroom resource for helping learners develop confidence with algebraic language, variables, expressions and mathematical problem solving.
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