Using symbols and expressions to think mathematically resources

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

Students calculate the cost of hiring a search and rescue helicopter and compare this cost with another helicopter company's charges.

Students calculate the repair charges for two different washing machine repair companies, and compare and explain their results.

Students solve mathematical problems involving distance, and identify parts of an algebraic expression.

Students calculate the repair charges of two different garages, graph them, and explain the results.

Students solve algebraic problems about the cost of oranges and lemons and how many of each fruit is purchased for a given cost.

Students display their knowledge of algorithms by filling in missing digits for some computations.

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

Students show how they find the value of an unknown number in a range of linear equations.

Students calculate the charges for lawn mowing expressed as rate plus set-up cost.

Students solve mathematical problems involving weight. They also identify parts of the related linear equations.

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

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

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

Students use linear equations to solve mathematical problems for money deposited and withdrawn from a bank account.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 work out the correct answers to arithmetic problems given an incorrect solution.

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

Students solve mathematical problems and identify the linear equation that represents the situation.

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

Students select the correct expression to describe word problems.

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

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

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

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

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