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reSolve: Quarter Cartons
This lesson challenges students to use algebra and proportional reasoning to investigate how changing the size of a paper square or rectangle impacts the dimensions of a box folded from that paper. Students apply knowledge about nets of 3D objects and explore algebraic relationships through a set of hands-on activities making origami boxes. The context of paper folding encourages students to physically manipulate objects to investigate relationships and demonstrate their findings. The sequence could serve as an introduction to geometric proofs. 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 8 |
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Audience | Teacher |
Purpose | Teaching resource |
Format | Downloadable resources |
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches | Mathematics investigation |
Keywords | factors, area, volume, prisms, nets, origami, dilation, scale, simplification |
Curriculum alignment |
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Curriculum connections | Numeracy |
Strand and focus | Algebra, Geometry, Build understanding, Apply understanding |
Topics | Proportion, rates and ratios, Patterns and algebra, Algebraic expressions, Area, volume and surface area |
AC: Mathematics content descriptions |
ACMMG198
Develop formulas for volumes of rectangular and triangular prisms and prisms in general. Use formulas to solve problems involving volume
ACMMG202
Establish properties of quadrilaterals using congruent triangles and angle properties, and solve related numerical problems using reasoning
ACMNA191
Factorise algebraic expressions by identifying numerical factors
ACMNA192
Simplify algebraic expressions involving the four operations
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National numeracy learning progression |
Number patterns and algebraic thinking
Understanding geometric properties Understanding units of measurement - UuM7 |
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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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