By following through the threads of algebraic thinking discussed in this article, we can ensure that children's mathematical experiences follow a continuous progression.
We can arrange dots in a similar way to the 5 on a dice and they usually sit quite well into a rectangular shape. How many altogether in this 3 by 5? What happens for other sizes?
The value of the circle changes in each of the following problems. Can you discover its value in each problem?
Amy's mum gave her £2.50 to spend. She bought four times as many pens as pencils and was given 40p change. How many of each did she buy?
Can you replace the letters with numbers? Is there only one solution in each case?
One block is needed to make an up-and-down staircase, with one step up and one step down. How many blocks would be needed to build an up-and-down staircase with 5 steps up and 5 steps down?
