Focusing on understanding the equals sign.
This is how I will introduce Algebra Tiles to my classes this year
An excellent Algebra Tiles CPD video made by @UnaCumiskey
Thank you for letting me share it Una!
The Power of The Zero Pair
Directed Number 1:00
Expanding and Solving linear equations 3:55
Factorising 11:25
Low start-high ceiling tasks to introduce/consolidate substitution & algebraic notation.