Monday, 4 May 2020

Solving Linear Equations involving Brackets

Task assigned for Asynchronous lesson on 30 April 2020

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Saturday, 2 May 2020

Challenging Algebra #6

Clarity is important!
Present your working clearly and systematically.
Post your answer in the Maths blog
Label the heading clearly.





Tuesday, 28 April 2020

Algebra: Equation - THINKING BEHIND: BALANCING

REFER to Study Notes: Important vocabulary...  (p2)

(A) Articulating the Thinking behind the "Balancing of Equation"

Watch the PLAYLIST.
After watching clips: you should
1. be able to articulate the concept of balancing clearly; and
2. no longer use words/ phrases like "cancel", "cross multiply", "move the term over to change sign".


(B) Try the "balancing" act here
URL: https://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/add-subtract-balance.html





Solving SIMPLE EQUATIONS

Read up TEXTBOOK (p128) Worked Example 1 before trying the questions assigned in the padlet.

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Monday, 27 April 2020

Factorisation (Useful tips) How to approach the expression


Algebra: Factorisation - When to Use What?

(A) Identifying the method(s) [approximately 10 min]

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In your team, discuss, for each expression, what is/ are the method(s) that you will need to apply to factorise the expression.

On your own, you will need to fill up the form and submit it by the end of the lesson.

PAIRING by index numbers:

  • 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8, 9&10&11
  • 12&13, 14&15, 16&17, 18&19, 20&21, 22&23, 24&25, 26&27, 28&29



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(B) Just TRY it! [approximately 8 min]

In the padlet, choose any two questions and attempt.
You and your partner should attempt different questions.

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