Using symbols and expressions to think mathematically resources

Students solve and write appropriate equations for story problems.

Students use linear equations to help them solve word problems about the cost of computer repairs.

Students find a missing number which has been multiplied by another number rather than being divided by it.

Students use a linear equation to solve a mathematical problem involving the length and width of a framed picture.

Students show temperature movements on a number line including negative numbers, and write the movement as an equation.

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

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

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

Students solve a number of mathematical problems involving money and distance, and compare the results to identify the cheapest taxi company.

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

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

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

Students select the correct expression to describe word problems.

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

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Students use linear equations to solve mathematical problems for money deposited and withdrawn from a bank account.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 mathematical problems about days off school and identify another linear equation that represents the situation.

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

Students solve linear equations based on pizza orders and cooking times.

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

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