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Solving linear equations
This paper explores the process of solving linear equations. It provides details of the knowledge students should have and some of the misconceptions they may hold. Examples given illustrate what these misconceptions may look like and how to address them, and support teachers in developing pedagogical and content knowledge.
- Resource details
- Year level
- Year 7 Year 8
- Purpose
- Planning Curriculum
- Strand
- Algebra
- Topic
- Linear relationships
- Audience
- Teachers School leaders
- Format
- Downloadable resource
- Numeracy progression
- Number patterns and algebraic thinking (P7)
- Publisher
- NCETM
- Copyright
- © Crown Copyright. Free-for-education material.
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