Mathematical modelling (Number): Year 8 – planning tool
This planning resource for Year 8 is for the topic of Mathematical modelling. Students use their knowledge and show proficiency in solving problems with rational numbers. They will apply efficient strategies and use digital tools such as a calculator, where appropriate and verify solutions to various problems.
- Resource details
- Year level
- Year 8
- Purpose
- Planning Teaching resource Teaching strategies Student activities
- Strand
- Number
- Topic
- Mathematical modelling
- Audience
- Teachers
- Format
- Webpage
- Australian Curriculum code
- AC9M8N05
- Numeracy progression
- Understanding money (P8) Proportional thinking (P6)
- Publisher
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Copyright
- © 2023 Commonwealth of Australia, unless otherwise indicated. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated
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