Mathematics·Algebra·procedural
Simple formulae
Understand and use standard mathematical formulae; rearrange formulae to change the subject, performing inverse operations to isolate a different variable
Suggested ages 12–14
Evidence of understanding
- Identify the subject of a given formula
- Use inverse operations to rearrange a formula to make a different variable the subject
- Rearrange formulae involving multiple steps including fractions and powers
Assessment prompt
If a formula gives speed as distance ÷ time, can Simple formulae rearrange it to find distance or time when they're the unknowns instead?
Standards alignment
KS3.Maths.Alg.5GB · uk-nc-2013
Standard Mathematical Formulae
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 3