
Letters as Variables is a complete and fully differentiated lesson ideal for GCSE revision or full class teaching. This resource is suitable for all major UK exam boards and is designed to support students from a range of abilities with scaffolded support and challenge.
Unit: Equations, Formulae and Identities
Topic Outcome: Understand and use letters to represent unknowns or variables in algebraic contexts
Learning Objectives:
- Understand that letters can represent numbers
- Use letters to form simple expressions
- Interpret variables in context
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This lesson includes opportunities for formative assessment and is perfect for homework, intervention, classroom delivery, or revision.
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