This booklet on patterns and algebra is part of a series of learning activities relating to the year 9 Australian Curriculum mathematics.
Structure and features
The booklet covers:
- what the Australian curriculum says about patterns and algebra
- working with patterns and algebra
- engaging learners
- from tell to ask - transforming tasks by modelling the construction of knowledge
- proficiency: problem solving
- connections between patterns and algebra, and other maths content.
The activities are designed to build conceptual understanding and include problem solving opportunities relevant to this content. This booklet is from a series of conceptual narratives covering every mathematics substrand from years 8 to 10A.
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Teacher notes
The activities in the from tell to ask section can be used to support students to make sense of the concepts in patterns and algebra. The problem solving section has rich problem solving tasks that build mastery in these concepts.
