Curriculum for Excellence

Expressions and equations

Early First Second Third Fourth
      I can collect like algebraic terms, simplify expressions and evaluate using substitution.
Having explored the distributive law in practical contexts, I can simplify, multiply and evaluate simple algebraic terms involving a bracket.
        I can find the factors of algebraic terms, use my understanding to identify common factors and apply this to factorise expressions.
  I can compare, describe and show number relationships, using appropriate vocabulary and the symbols for equals, not equal to, less than and greater than.
I can apply my knowledge of number facts to solve problems where an unknown value is represented by a symbol or letter.
Having discussed ways to express problems or statements using mathematical language, I can construct, and use appropriate methods to solve, a range of simple equations.
Having discussed the benefits of using mathematics to model real-life situations, I can construct and solve inequalities and an extended range of equations.
  When a picture or symbol is used to replace a number in a number statement, I can find its value using my knowledge of number facts and explain my thinking to others.
  I can create and evaluate a simple formula representing information contained in a diagram, problem or statement.