Algebra - Find a Rule (Two Step) - Starter

In the algebra-focused lesson for Year 6 students, the task is to discover a two-step rule. The students are presented with a series of inputs and outputs where the rule involves dividing by 4. They are challenged to find the missing numbers that fulfil this rule. For example, when the input is 8, the output is 2, requiring students to divide 8 by 4 to find the answer. This exercise not only reinforces division skills but also encourages logical thinking as students deduce the rule from the given information.

The lesson also includes a real-world application of mathematical concepts, where students are asked to estimate the total number of school dinners prepared in a year by rounding. They are given the number of vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals and must use rounding to provide a rough total. For instance, 4,535 vegetarian meals and 34,124 non-vegetarian meals can be rounded to 5,000 and 34,000 respectively, resulting in an estimated total of 39,000 meals. Additionally, the lesson incorporates the use of place value and counters to visually represent numbers, aiding in the understanding of number composition and decomposition which are fundamental skills in mathematics.