Stage 4 · Algebraic techniques · Examine the concept of pronumerals as a way of representing numbers · Topic: Algebraic techniques · Year 7, 8
Identify and define an algebraic expression as an expression formed by combining numbers and algebraic symbols using arithmetic operations
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-4-algebraic-techniques/alg-exa-stg4-02 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_ALG_EXA_STG4_02 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
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Outcomes for this focus area (MA4-ALG-C-01)
MA4-ALG-C-01 generalises number properties to operate with algebraic expressions including expansion and factorisationCore resources for this dot point
On-level resources, grouped by type. Need the building blocks? Use Support. Ready for more? Use Enrich.
Game
- PhET Expression ExchangeUse it for: Collect like terms by dragging coins/variables together; game screens for practice.
Interactive tool
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Introduction to algebraUse it for: Gentle introduction to pronumerals.
Focus area resources
Checked resources for Algebraic techniques as a whole (not mapped to a single dot point).
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 12 – further multiplicative thinking (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 4 – additive thinking (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 5 – multiplicative thinking (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 7 – length and area (sample unit of learning)