Using symbols and expressions to think mathematically resources

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

Students explore multiplicative relationships by completing multiplication equations.

Students explore multiplicative relationships by completing multiplication equations using a restricted range of numbers.

Students write number sentences for story problems, and create story problems from number sentences.

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

Students use plastic money to explore and continue a number pattern about going to a disco. They then describe the pattern.

Students write number sentences for story problems, and create story problems from number sentences.

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

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

Students complete linear equations for given word problems involving multiplication.

Students complete addition arrays by selecting from given numbers.

Students complete addition arrays by selecting from given numbers.

Students explore the additive identity by completing open number sentences.

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

Students complete 3 multiplication arrays by selecting from given numbers.

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

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

Students work out the correct answers to arithmetic problems given an incorrect solution.

Students solve problems comparing and balancing amounts of money.

Students interpret a line graph of a familiar situation.