Formulating algebraic expressions
In this lesson introduce the concept of variables using physical materials and explore the construction of algebraic expressions in authentic contexts.
This is the first lesson in a series of lessons to develop understandings and proficiency in algebraic thinking.
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| Year level(s) | Year 7 |
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| Audience | Teacher |
| Purpose | Teaching resource |
| Format | Web page |
| Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches | Concrete Representational Abstract model, Collaborative learning, Explicit teaching |
| Keywords | Maths Hub lesson plan |
Curriculum alignment |
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| Curriculum connections | Critical and creative thinking |
| Strand and focus | Algebra |
| Topics | Algebraic expressions |
| AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions |
AC9M7A01
Recognise and use variables to represent everyday formulas algebraically and substitute values into formulas to determine an unknown
AC9M7A02
Formulate algebraic expressions using constants, variables, operations and brackets |
| Numeracy progression |
Number patterns and algebraic thinking (P6)
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| Organisation | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Copyright | © 2024 Commonwealth of Australia. Creative Commons BY 4.0. |
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