Support · Stage 5 · Equations C (Path)
Support Describe an identity as an equation that is true for all values of the pronumeral and relate the identity to coincident lines
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Prerequisite dot points
Solve linear equations with pronumerals on both sides of the equation
Stage 5 · Equations A Draft mapping
- PhET Equality ExplorerUse it for: Use the balance-scale model to justify each step when solving linear equations.
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Equations: solvingUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on equations: solving for drill or a quick check.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Equations: letters both sidesUse it for: Short worked-example video on equations: letters both sides to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
- VideoStarterEddie Woo (WooTube): Basic Equations playlistUse it for: Sydney teacher Eddie Woo's recorded lessons on equations; play a clip to model a method or for revision.
Represent number sentences involving unknown quantities using pronumerals
Stage 4 · Equations Draft mapping
- Math Playground: Algebraic ReasoningUse it for: Balance puzzles for unknown values.
- 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.
- 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.
Represent inequalities on a number line
Stage 5 · Equations B (Path) Draft mapping
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Inequalities on a number lineUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on inequalities on a number line for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Graphing single-variable inequalitiesUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on graphing single-variable inequalities; good for drill or homework.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Inequalities on a number lineUse it for: Short worked-example video on inequalities on a number line to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.