Stage 4 · Equations · Solve linear equations up to 2 steps · Topic: Equations & inequalities · Year 7, 8
Represent number sentences involving unknown quantities using pronumerals
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-4-equations/equ-sol-stg4-01 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_EQU_SOL_STG4_01 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
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Outcomes for this focus area (MA4-EQU-C-01)
MA4-EQU-C-01 Core resources for this dot point
On-level resources, grouped by type. Need the building blocks? Use Support. Ready for more? Use Enrich.
Game
- Math Playground: Algebraic ReasoningUse it for: Balance puzzles for unknown values.
Simulation
- PhET Equality ExplorerUse it for: Use the balance-scale model to justify each step when solving linear equations.
- SimulationStarterPhET Equality Explorer: BasicsUse it for: Introduce equations as balanced scales before any algebra.
Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Equations: Think of a numberUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on equations: think of a number for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Equations with hanger diagramsUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on equations with hanger diagrams; good for drill or homework.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Equations with tape diagramsUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on equations with tape diagrams; good for drill or homework.
Focus area resources
Checked resources for Equations as a whole (not mapped to a single dot point).
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 10 – investigating triangles (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 12 – further multiplicative thinking (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 15 – exploring circles (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 16 – constructing cylinders (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)