Number and Algebra resources

Students calculate an exact square root and estimate approximate square roots by finding the length of the square flower bed of a given area, and give an explanation for their answers.

Using given times for sprinting and given weights of fish, students order the decimal numbers to give the fastest three times and the three heaviest fish.

Students interpret a graph of taxi company charges to show which company is cheaper and complete a rule for each company's charges. They also identify the distance at which each company charges the same amount.

Students interpret a graph of a journey to school and answer questions about the time taken for different parts of the journey.

Students calculate times and speeds of scouts on a cycling tour.

Students colour in a diagram to show fractions, and calculate fractions from a word problem and a diagram.

This practical task requires students to determine the number of different coloured beads needed to thread onto a necklace by interpreting different percentages.

This practical task requires students to determine the number of different coloured beads needed to thread onto a necklace by interpreting different fractions.

This practical task requires students to determine the number of different coloured beads needed to thread onto a necklace by interpreting different decimals.

Students calculate fractions of a given number of marbles.

Students use given ratios to work out missing amounts in a variety of contexts and express a ratio in its simplest form.

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

Students compare the costs of printing a school magazine at two different companies.

Students write and solve linear equations to describe cooking times.

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

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

Using temperatures, students perform addition and subtraction calculations involving negative numbers.

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

This task is about using multiplication, division and subtraction to solve problems involving money.

Students use linear equations to solve mathematical problems for money deposited and withdrawn from a bank account.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 complete a table to show a fitness plan pattern, finish a rule to describe the relationship, and answer questions to demonstrate their understanding of the pattern

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

Students solve problems comparing and balancing amounts of money.

Students use substitution to calculate a missing variable in algebraic expressions of practical situations.

Students calculate the cost of multiple CDs given the unit cost for a single CD.