Year 6 Algebra Worksheets
Coin Problems
Continuing Sequences from Patterns
Emoji - Find the Value
Emoji - Substitution
Expressing Patterns Algebraically
Find the Missing Functions
Find the Values
Forming One Step Equations
Forming One Step Equations Involving Division
Forming Two Step Equations
Generating Sequences from the Nth Term
Generating Sequences from the Term to Term Rule
Inputs and Outputs
Inputs and Outputs - Two Step Function Machines
Order of Operations
Solving Equations with One Unknown
Solving Equations with Two Unknowns
Solving One Step Equations
Solving Two Step Equations
Substituting into Expressions
Two Missing Numbers
Words as Expressions
Year 6 Algebra Practice Worksheets with Detailed Answer Keys
We completely understand how tricky it can be to find algebra resources that actually work with Year 6 students – they're not quite ready for complex stuff, but they need more than basic arithmetic. That's exactly why we have developed these worksheets. Each one tackles algebraic concepts through approaches that make sense to 10 and 11-year-olds. All of our Cazoom Maths resources are created in ready-to-use, printable PDF format and include detailed answer sheets are brilliant because they don't just show the solution – they walk through the thinking process, which really helps build that confidence we're all trying to develop.
Essential Algebraic Concepts Covered in Our Year 6 Collection
We've managed to pack quite a lot into these algebra worksheets! Students work their way up from finding missing numbers in simple equations to tackling more complex algebraic expressions. The visual elements always go down well with our classes.
Here's what our UK curriculum experts included in primary school algebra resources:
• Simple algebraic expressions using letters and symbols
• Finding unknown values in number sentences
• Creating and solving basic equations
• Number patterns and sequence work
• Substitution activities with single variables
• Introduction to formulae in real-world contexts
Why Year 6 Students Really Need These Algebra Building Blocks
Here's something we've noticed time and again in our classrooms: students who get solid algebra practice in Year 6 approach secondary school maths with so much more confidence. That connection between consistent practice and improved performance is quite remarkable, actually. These worksheets help bridge that crucial gap between arithmetic thinking and algebraic reasoning – setting them up for GCSE success years down the line.
• Builds essential foundation skills for KS3 maths
• Develops logical problem-solving approaches
• Strengthens pattern recognition abilities
• Improves mathematical communication skills
• Creates genuine confidence with symbolic representation
Everyday Situations Where Students Actually Use These Algebra Skills
Here's the thing - algebra pops up everywhere once you start looking. Last month, Emma was helping her gran work out how many packets of biscuits to buy for her birthday party. She had to multiply by the number of guests. That's algebra! Or when Jake figured out his cricket batting average during lunch break. Again, algebra without him even knowing it.
We see it happening all the time in different subjects, too. In science, they're working out how much soil each plant pot needs. In art lessons, they're creating patterns that follow rules. When they're cooking at home, they're doubling recipes. Even when your primary school children are playing games on their tablets, they're using algebraic thinking to work out scores and levels, even without realising it..