← Progression Step 4 · Ages 11–14
Mathematics
Algebra Foundations
Expressions, solving linear equations and simple sequences.
Algebra generalises number patterns – essential for later GCSE success.
Expressions
Collect like terms: 3x + 2x + 5 = 5x + 5. Multiply into brackets.
Equations
Do the same to both sides. Inverse operations to isolate x.
Sequences
Term-to-term and position-to-term (nth term) for linear sequences.
Solve 5x − 4 = 26.
5x=30 → x=6.
Practice
1. Simplify 4a + 3 − a + 2.
2. nth term for 3,7,11,15…?