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Support Solve simple equations that involve exponents or logarithms

Resources for the prerequisite content of this dot point: earlier-stage (or earlier sub-level) dot points in the same strand that students usually need first. Use these to fill gaps before or alongside the core lesson.

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Prerequisite dot points

Solve linear equations with integer and non-integer solutions using algebraic techniques that involve up to 2 steps, including equations with pronumerals on both sides

Stage 4 · Equations Draft mapping

  • Interactive toolStarter
    Maths Is Fun: Solving equations
    Maths Is Fun · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Solving linear equations with checks.
  • PhET Equality Explorer
    PhET Interactive Simulations · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Hands-on, No prep
    Use it for: Use the balance-scale model to justify each step when solving linear equations.
  • Corbettmaths practice questions: Equations: solving
    Corbettmaths · Web page · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on equations: solving for drill or a quick check.
  • WorksheetDrill
    Kuta free worksheet: Equations with hanger diagrams
    Kuta Software · PDF · Printable PDF · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on equations with hanger diagrams; good for drill or homework.
  • WorksheetDrill
    Kuta free worksheet: One-step equations with integers
    Kuta Software · PDF · Printable PDF · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on one-step equations with integers; good for drill or homework.
  • WorksheetDrill
    Kuta free worksheet: Two-step equations with decimals
    Kuta Software · PDF · Printable PDF · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on two-step equations with decimals; good for drill or homework.
  • WorksheetDrill
    Kuta free worksheet: Two-step equations with integers
    Kuta Software · PDF · Printable PDF · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on two-step equations with integers; good for drill or homework.
  • VideoStarter
    Corbettmaths video: Equations: solving
    Corbettmaths · Video · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Short worked-example video on equations: solving to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
  • VideoStarter
    Eddie Woo (WooTube): Basic Equations playlist
    Eddie Woo – WooTube (YouTube) · Video · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Sydney teacher Eddie Woo's recorded lessons on equations; play a clip to model a method or for revision.