This learning activity, ‘Building Graphs’, prompts students to use Cuisenaire rods and pattern blocks to copy patterns and then to show the patterns on the supplied graph paper. An answer sheet is provided and includes teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.
This measurement worksheet, ‘Coordinates 1’ allows for practice reading and plotting coordinate grids. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This patterns and algebra worksheet, ‘Linear Equations and Functions’ allows for practice distinguishing between linear and nonlinear functions. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This patterns and algebra worksheet, ‘Mixed Algebra 1’ allows for practice solving mixed algebra questions. Answer sheet provided with file download.
The learning activity, ‘Stacking Patterns’ uses some everyday stacking situations to pose word problems. Students need to identify the rule for continuing a sequential pattern in order to determine the height or length of the stacks. An answer sheet is provided and includes accompanying teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.
This learning activity, ‘The Big Picture’, explains how to use the grid method of enlargement. Students practise with an example on the learning activity and then enlarge their own design to create a poster. An answer sheet is provided and includes accompanying teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.