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Substituting into Formulae

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MathematicsAlgebra|Ages 11—12|ID: mt_vHzVa3SURC

Substitute numerical values into formulae and expressions including scientific formulae; evaluate expressions by replacing variables with given values and computing the result using correct order of operations

Mastery Evidence

  • Substitute positive and negative values into algebraic expressions and evaluate
  • Substitute values into formulae involving multiple operations and powers
  • Use correct order of operations when evaluating expressions after substitution

Assessment Prompt

“If a formula says that the area of a triangle is ½ × base × height, can [child] substitute in the measurements and calculate the answer correctly?”

Curriculum Standards2 alignments

6.EE.2cCommon Core State Standards for Mathematics
Evaluate Expressions at Specific Values

Evaluate expressions at specific values of their variables. Include expressions that arise from formulas used in real-world problems. Perform arithmetic operations, including those involving whole-number exponents, in the conventional order when there are no parentheses to specify a particular order (Order of Operations). For example, use the formulas V = s³ and A = 6s² to find the volume and surface area of a cube with sides of length s = 1/2.

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KS3.Maths.Alg.2The national curriculum in England
Substitute Numerical Values

substitute numerical values into formulae and expressions, including scientific formulae

Mathematics · Key Stage 3

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