Introduction to Algebra: 1-step Function Machines
Master the use of four operations to calculate outputs, uncover rules in one-step function machines, and apply inverse operations to find inputs with this comprehensive math lesson.

Description
By the end of this unit, students will:
- use any of the four operations to calculate the output from any given number;
- find the rule in one-step function machine;
- find the input by using their knowledge of inverse operations from previous years.
Links to Curriculum
Year 6 Algebra
- generate and describe linear number sequences
- express missing number problems algebraically
Target Ages
- Age: 9-11
- England & Wales: Year 5-6
- Scotland: Primary 5-6
- Rep. Ireland: Fourth-Fifth Class
- Australia: Grade 4-5
- USA: Grade 4-5
What's Included
- Three-part Lesson
- Self-marking Activities
- Fluency, Reasoning and Problem-solving Questions.
- Engaging Drag and Drop Activities
- Interactive Self-marking Worksheet
- Printable Worksheets to Consolidate Learning
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