Linear expressions and equations: Year 8 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 8 is for the topic of Linear expressions and equations. Students build on their knowledge of the order of operations, simplifying algebraic terms and their prior knowledge of the arithmetic laws. Students will now create and rearrange linear expressions, as well as expand and factorise them.

Resource details
Year level: Year 8
Purpose: Planning Teaching resource Teaching strategies Student activities
Strand: Algebra
Topic: Algebraic expressions Linear relationships
Audience: Teachers
Format: Webpage
Australian Curriculum code: AC9M8A01
Numeracy progression: Number patterns and algebraic thinking (P7)
Publisher: Commonwealth of Australia
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