Using symbols and expressions to think mathematically resources

Students solve and write simple linear equations about the number of balls in a cylinder.

Students identify the different parts of algebraic expressions for the cost of repairing televisions.

Students select the correct symbol (greater than, equal to, less than) to complete statements about the number of lollies in a bag.

Students use linear equations to solve mathematical problems for money deposited and withdrawn from a bank account. They also identify parts of the related linear equation.

Students solve a number of mathematical problems about the cost of a visit to the fair using algebraic expressions provided.

Students solve problems comparing and balancing amounts of money.

Students use substitution to calculate a missing variable in algebraic expressions of practical situations.

Students demonstrate their understanding of a linear algebraic equation to calculate the amount of money in a savings account.

Students interpret a line graph of a familiar situation.

Students solve mathematical problems about days off school and identify another linear equation that represents the situation.

Students identify parts of algebraic equations and use the equations to calculate temperatures in the Antarctic at different times of the day.

Students use tens frames to show how to add and take away numbers to 20.

Students describe algebraic expressions in words.

Students select the correct algebraic expression describing practical situations.

Students explain the variables in a linear equation involving speed and distance. They then solve the equation by substitution.

Students select the correct factorisation of algebraic expressions.

Students factorise algebraic expressions.

Students use substitution into equations to evaluate the number of blocks and total surface areas in shapes of different heights. The stimulus can be used as a challenging task to try and derive the rules from the spatial pattern. This is classified as Patterns and Relationships.

Students write and solve equations for story problems describing practical situations.

Students write algebraic expressions with indices which make equations true.

Students identify what happens to indices when simplifying algebraic expressions.

Students calculate the weight of parts of a fish from given proportions.

Students solve algebraic problems about people's ages using information given.

Students use given information to solve a story problem about paper deliveries and identify the correct algebraic equation for the answer. They also write an algebraic equation for a similar story problem.

Students complete addition and multiplication linear equations by selecting from a range of numbers.