Using symbols and expressions to think mathematically resources

Students factorise algebraic expressions.

Students interpret a table about the amount of money raised for a run-a-thon, and graph the points represented.

Students solve a number of mathematical problems for practical situations involving total amounts, age and time.

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 solve puzzles by determining the unknown number from each set of statements.

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

Students explore the concept of equality by deciding whether addition sentences are true, false or not proper number sentences.

Students complete open number sentences to show their understanding of equality.

Students use number lines to show their understanding of commutativity.

Students find the unknown for a range of equations that require number property knowledge and understanding of relational thinking.

Students complete open number sentences to show their understanding of equality.

Students use the commutative property to find missing numbers in equations and explain the property.

Students use number lines to show their understanding of commutativity.

Students use Cuisenaire rods or Animal strips to make up addition number sentences and record them.

Students draw in the correct number of blocks needed to balance some scales and write equations for scales that show balance.

Students explore the concept of equality by deciding whether addition sentences are true, false or not proper number sentences.

Students select the correct symbol or the correct number to make number sentences true.

Students select an appropriate simple algebraic expression for a number of different situations.

Students select the correct algebraic expression describing practical situations.

Students select the correct expression to describe word problems.

Students use the commutative property to find missing numbers in equations and explain the property.

Students calculate the number of different coins in a given amount of money.

Students describe a variable in a linear equation, solve the equation, and complete a second equation relating to weights.

Students select from 'less than', 'equal to', and 'greater than' to complete word equations about food amounts.