Branching Out’ presents students with webs containing expressions that require a missing number before they become valid equations. To do this, students need to identify and apply patterns and relationships between equations. An answer sheet is provided and includes comprehensive teaching notes for supporting learning and further exploration.
In the learning activity ‘Calculation Chains’ a chain is used as a model for demonstrating the changes that take place as a series of operations are performed on the numbers at the start of long chains. Students must work out how each number in the chain has been transformed, using a variety of strategies. They …More
The learning activity ‘Crafty Combinations’ is a learning activity that helps students look for clues to select appropriate strategies for solving different practical number problems. As well as solving the problems posed, students must explain why those chose a specific strategy. An answer sheet is provided and includes comprehensive teaching notes for supporting learning and …More
Just Right!’ is a learning activity and learning activity that poses word problems involving remainders. Students need to work together to solve the problems and understand when and how remainders can be used. An answer sheet is provided and includes accompanying teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.
The learning activity ‘Playing with Numbers’ contains a variety of short problems for students to solve and discuss. The problems engage students in thinking about the strategies they can use to solve problems that include a running race, buying movie tickets, and buying ice creams. An answer sheet is provided and includes teaching notes to …More
Run Like the Wind!’ is a learning activity and learning activity that features a triathlete and his coach. The word problems concern his training schedules as they change over time. Students must design schedules to match the triathlete’s changing fitness in each of three sports. An answer sheet is provided and includes comprehensive teaching notes …More
This beginning algebra worksheet, ‘Solve the Riddle 1’ allows for practice solving basic equations. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This beginning algebra worksheet, ‘Solve the Riddle 2’ allows for practice solving basic equations. Answer sheet provided with file download.
The learning activity ‘Teething Problems’ contains a variety of short problems for students to solve and discuss. Students need to use a range of strategies to support their thinking. The engaging problems involve a toothbrush, dominoes, and geometric shapes. An answer sheet is provided and includes teaching notes to support learning and further exploration.
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