Activity D: Calculations using formulae

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How can formulae be re-arranged during calculations? Are ‘calculation triangles’ useful? How can pupils be supported in their understanding?

Further information about the issues raised by this activity can be found in the guidance booklet as described below.

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Discussion of the key ideas that are relevant to this activity can be found in the guidance booklet on the following pages:

Chapter 9 Scientific models and mathematical equations,
Sections 9.5-9.10 (pp 93-99)