Equation Workshop: Solve, Check and Explain Linear Equations

Help pupils understand why equation steps work, then check their solutions in the original equation. This British English A4 resource is intended for ages 11–14 with basic arithmetic and an understanding of equality.

The 26-page teacher-and-pupil PDF includes 20 pupil pages and 42 labelled tasks. A separate 20-page pupil-only PDF keeps the answer key out of classroom copies.

Contents:
• Worked examples and guided practice with one- and two-step linear equations.
• Negative solutions, brackets and variables on both sides.
• Forming equations from supplied situations and finding the first invalid step.
• An optional Equation Chain reasoning game with an individual option.
• Constructing and checking equations, parameter changes and optional no/all-solution cases.
• New mixed practice, a final understanding check, reasoned answers and teacher guidance.

Use the core and optional routes flexibly according to pupils’ demonstrated understanding. Printed sheets and a pencil are sufficient; no calculator or internet is needed. The age range is guidance, and the pack covers selected algebra skills rather than a whole curriculum.

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