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Algebraic expressions
This resource provides the teacher with detailed explanations and worked examples on the following areas of algebraic expression: distributive law, using strategies such as the area model; recognising the relationship between factorising and expanding; and understanding the laws used with numbers can also be used with algebra. Students can access the resource to deepen their understanding of the topic as they read through the worked examples and complete the practice questions presented.
- Resource details
- Year level
- Year 8
- Purpose
- Teaching strategies Student activities Teaching resource
- Strand
- Algebra Number
- Topic
- Algebraic expressions Multiplication and division Addition and subtraction Multiples, factors and powers
- Audience
- Students Teachers
- Format
- Downloadable resource
- Australian Curriculum code
- AC9M8A01
- Numeracy progression
- Number patterns and algebraic thinking (P7)
- Publisher
- AMSI
- Copyright
- © Education Services Australia. Free-for-education material.
- Keywords
- factors common factor expanded notation pronumerals commutative property associative law
- Other terms
- difference
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