Introduction to Algebra with Addition and Subtraction PowerPoint

Using problem solving skills the students should have built throughout the year, this PowerPoint explains to students that algebra and problem solving can be very similar.

This Powerpoint has 3 sections;

1. What is algebra
   This section discusses what algebra is and what the students might think it is
2. Algebra and Problem Solving
   This section discusses the similarities between the two and has the children complete a problem solving question
3. Basic Algebra.
   This section takes the previous problem solving question and translates it into algebra, with an additional question for the children to try themselves.

The focus of this PowerPoint is to explain how addition and subtraction work in regards to algebra and has been tested on a Year 5 class with great success.

A full lesson plan and connecting resources can be bought here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12877964

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