By the time primary pupils get to key stage two, they will start to encounter problems and calculations involving algebra. Here is an example of a question involving key stage two algebra. Suitable for year 5, year 6 or year 7 maths pupils (and their parents or carers). Here is the solution to the problem:
What is the value of a?
This was the original problem below :
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