Measurement cont. ALGEBRA

  • Posted on: 24 May 2019
  • By: AlishaSiddique
Block: 
Blue
Term: 
2.2
Year: 
2019
LA Code: 
ALIS
Code: 
5MAT
Room: 
2.5
Learning Area: 
Geometry and Measurement
Number and algebra
Levels: 
5

Measurement will continue for 2-3 weeks.

THEN

We will begin the Algebra topic.

This is a branch of mathematics that substitutes letters for numbers. It involves logic, being systematic, problem solving, reasoning and thinking skills .
There is an expectation that students will have studied algebra at curriculum level 4.
A quad book is essential.

Outcomes: 
I can calculate areas and perimeters of composite shapes. I can calculate volumes of simple shapes. I can carry out algebraic manipulations. I can solve linear equations.