Using symbols and expressions to think mathematically resources

Students create and solve number sentences that represent story problems.

Students solve and write appropriate equations for story problems.

Students explore the additive identity by deciding whether addition and subtraction number sentences are true or false.

Students factorise a series of algebraic expressions.

Students complete a table to show the amount of money paid for work, and finish a rule to describe the relationship.

Students use linear equations to help them solve word problems about the cost of computer repairs.

Students find a missing number which has been multiplied by another number rather than being divided by it.

Students interpret a line graph of a practical situation.

Students use a linear equation to solve a mathematical problem involving the length and width of a framed picture.

Students show temperature movements on a number line including negative numbers, and write the movement as an equation.

Students show how to solve a series of algebraic expressions by substituting given numbers.

Students complete addition arrays by selecting from given numbers.

Students select the correct symbol (greater then, equal to, less than) to complete statements about the ages of some children.

Students decide whether pairs of number expressions are equal to, less than, or greater than each other.

Students complete addition arrays by selecting from given numbers.

Students explore the additive identity by completing open number sentences.

Students use a number line to identify the best answer for addition and multiplication of numbers with fractions.

Students exploit additive identity property to find missing numbers in addition and subtraction equations.

Students complete addition and subtraction equations that explore part-whole relationships.

For this NEMP task students represent the number six in ten different ways using the four arithmetic operations.

Students select from a range of given numbers to complete a 4 x 4 'number square' with given row and column totals.

Students solve a number of mathematical problems involving money and distance, and compare the results to identify the cheapest taxi company.

Students identify square numbers and write the equation showing the factors for each.

Students select the correct simplifications for algebraic expressions.

Students interpret and graph linear equations of monthly charges for Internet access.