Key Stage 3 · Years 7-9 · Algebra
reduce a given linear equation in 2 variables to the standard form y = mx + c; calculate and interpret gradients and intercepts of graphs of such linear equations numerically, graphically and algebraically
Statutory requirement
Pupils should be taught to reduce a given linear equation in 2 variables to the standard form y = mx + c; calculate and interpret gradients and intercepts of graphs of such linear equations numerically, graphically and algebraically
Source: Department for Education, National curriculum in England: mathematics programmes of study (Key stage 3). Crown copyright information reproduced under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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uk-ks3-ma-alg-11. The DfE does not assign an official alphanumeric code to KS3 statements; this reference is site-internal.Relevant worksheets
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Related teaching units
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