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Coordinate geometry (Years 9 and 10)
This module from the AMSI 'The Improving Mathematics Education in Schools (TIMES) project' is for teachers who wish to consolidate their content knowledge on the topic of coordinate geometry, including how to find the length, mid-point, gradient and equation of a line. There are sections that provide history and context for the topic, as well as exercises and examples of how to present and explain the concepts to students.
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| Year level(s) | Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 |
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| Audience | Teacher, School Leader |
| Purpose | Content knowledge |
| Format | Downloadable resources |
| Keywords | coordinate, length, gradient, mid-point, equation, explicit teaching |
Curriculum alignment |
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| Strand and focus | Algebra |
| Topics | Linear relationships |
| AC: Mathematics content descriptions |
ACMNA193
Plot linear relationships on the Cartesian plane with and without the use of digital technologies
ACMNA214
Find the distance between two points located on the Cartesian plane using a range of strategies, including graphing software
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Copyright details |
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| Organisation | AMSI |
| Copyright | © The University of Melbourne. Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 3.0. |
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