Section outline


  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the distributive law to develop an understanding of expanding algebraic expressions.

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    TERM 3   WEEK 7

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Expand and factorise algebraic expressions


    Activities:

    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Not_Too_Close.asp
    2. Gradient and equation of a line online practice - https://www.transum.org/software/GraphMatch/Gradient.asp
    3. What does expanding mean? What do you think it means in Algebra?(Give example of an algebraic expression with single brackets)
    4. The distributive law - To understand expansion through conceptualisation
    5. Teacher works out a step by step example on the board. Work out one question together with the class with students guiding the Teacher through the steps
    6. Practice questions
    7. Extension - Expansion with double brackets and three brackets
    8. Online practice for expanding brackets - https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Brackets.asp?Level=1


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy(Differentiated)