Term 4 Week 4

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING... algebraic indices so that we can multiply and divide algebraic terms and then solve equations step by step and explain them, either via expanding or factorising.
• We are FOCUSING... indices with exponential powers in algebra so that we can develop the concepts and methods of solving algebraic terms with powers inside and outside brackets.

• multiply and divide algebraic terms accurately and confidently; such as like terms
• solve multiplication and division problems that involve algebraic expressions or equations 
• multiply or divide algebraic terms or expressions by dealing with the coefficients (numeral parts) first and then the variable (letter parts); e.g. using the method of simplifying (aka cross-cancellation) similar to fraction concepts
• expand algebraic expressions or terms using the correct indices and exponential power

Activities:

• Catch up & review work on the assigned exercises from the previous week
  
• Complete the exercises assigned on Google Classroom, Maths Buddy, Transum and/or BraindPop
• Continual regular maintenance and practice of Basic Facts Practice on Ludi
• Quick 20 of Maths Starter questions as a warm-up routine

Homework:

• MathsBuddy to be completed by Thursday night each week.
• Worksheet/s and learning tasks assigned on Google Classroom.
• Review or catch up with unfinished class learning tasks.

Resources:

• MHOL, external websites
• Google Classroom (differentiated)
• Maths Buddy (differentiated)
• Ludi Basic Facts (differentiated)
• Maths Starter
• BrainPop 
• Transum (differentiated)