Using symbols and expressions to think mathematically resources

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

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

Students interpret a relationship diagram about the relative heights of four children.

Students select the correct operation to make equations true.

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

Students interpret and graph linear equations of monthly charges for Internet access.

Students select the correct algebraic expression describing practical situations.

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

Students select the correct symbol (greater than, equal to, less than) to complete statements about the number of lollies in a bag.

Students identify different parts of linear formulae which describe costs for buying and transporting clothing.

Students select the equations that show the commutative law.

Students find and write the numbers to complete equations that add to 10.

Students select the correct expression to describe word problems.

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

Students explore the additive identity by completing open number sentences.

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

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

Students explore the additive identity by completing open number sentences.

Students use number lines to show their understanding of commutativity.

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

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

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

Students describe algebraic expressions in words.

Students identify the different parts of algebraic expressions for the cost of repairing televisions.

Students solve different forms of addition equations.