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reSolve: Algebra: Equivalence
This sequence of two lessons builds students' understanding of equivalence as balance. The equals sign is used to indicate the same value on both sides of an equation. Students develop their understanding of equivalence by looking at balancing scales with blocks of different weights. Each lesson is outlined in detail including curriculum links, vocabulary, materials needed, sample answers, discussion points and student resources. This sequence is part of the reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry program.
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Year level(s) | Year 2 |
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Audience | Teacher |
Purpose | Teaching resource |
Format | Downloadable resources |
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches | Mathematics investigation |
Keywords | number patterns, mass, balance scales, mathematical expressions, number patterns, equivalence |
Curriculum alignment |
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Curriculum connections | Numeracy |
Strand and focus | Number, Algebra, Build understanding, Apply understanding |
Topics | Properties of number, Algebraic expressions |
AC: Mathematics content descriptions |
ACMNA035
Describe patterns with numbers and identify missing elements
ACMNA036
Solve problems by using number sentences for addition or subtraction
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National numeracy learning progression |
Number patterns and algebraic thinking
Multiplicative strategies - MuS3, MuS1 |
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Organisation | reSolve Maths by Inquiry |
Copyright | © Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment 2021. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0. |
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