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Mathematics 0096 · Stage 6 · Unit 1

Rules variables and integers

Describe systems with reusable rules.

2 lessons · 13 practice questions · 2 unit tests

Start this unit

Think. Build. Explain.

Explore the model.
Try your own method.
Explain what the evidence shows.

Your lessons

70 minutes of guided lesson time, plus practice, practical tasks and discussion.

  1. Lesson 1
    35 minutes

    Across zero and into algebra

    Explore fractional steps across zero and a letter can vary.

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  2. Lesson 2
    35 minutes

    Position rules and integer calculations

    Explore use the position and calculate with integers.

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A course to work through

About 15 hours of guided lessons, plus independent practice and practical investigations. Work at the learner’s pace, revisit explanations and use the second unit test after revision.

Original teaching and practice aligned to the referenced Stage 6 framework. The tests are Find Tutor resources, not official Cambridge papers.

Choose the right starting point

Stage 6 is typically for ages 10–11; check the learner’s curriculum and prior knowledge. Reasoning and practical work need discussion with a tutor.

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Rules variables and integers | Primary Mathematics — Stage 6 · Find Tutor