Younger brother scribble

Younger brother scribble

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This task is about using +, -, x and ÷ to work out algorithms.

  

When Joe's young brother scribbled over his maths homework, Joe put a to replace what he could not read, then completed his work.
Fill in the gaps to show how Joe solved the problems.
 
a) b) c)
 
d) e) f)
 
g) h) i)
 
j) k) l)
 

 

Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper.
Level:
4
Key Competencies: 
Description of task: 
Students display their knowledge of algorithms by filling in missing digits for some computations.
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This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
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Answers/responses: 
 

Y9 (11/1996)

a) easy
b) easy
c) easy
d) easy
e) easy
f) moderate
g) moderate
h) moderate
i) moderate
j) difficult
k) difficult
l) difficult