Equations
Mathematics K–10 (2022) · Stage 4 · View this focus area on the NESA NSW Curriculum website ↗
Outcomes
MA4-EQU-C-01 (see NESA for the outcome wording)Content dot points
Each dot point has its own page with resources matched to it.
Solve linear equations up to 2 steps
- Represent number sentences involving unknown quantities using pronumerals 6 resources · 3 interactive/game
- Describe number sentences as equations 1 resource · 1 interactive/game
- Distinguish between and compare algebraic expressions and equations 2 resources
- Solve linear equations with integer and non-integer solutions using algebraic techniques that involve up to 2 steps, including equations with pronumerals on both sides 11 resources · 2 interactive/game
- Model and solve word problems using equations of up to 2 steps 7 resources
Solve and verify linear equations by substitution
- Verify solutions to equations by substitution 3 resources · 2 interactive/game
- Solve problems involving linear equations, including those arising from substituting given values into formulas 2 resources
Solve quadratic equations
- Reason why there are 2 values of x that satisfy a quadratic equation of the form x² = c if c > 0 2 resources
- Solve problems involving quadratic equations of the form ax² = c, giving answers in exact form and as decimal approximations 4 resources
- Solve quadratic equations arising from substitution into a formula
Focus area resources
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 10 – investigating triangles (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 12 – further multiplicative thinking (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 15 – exploring circles (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 16 – constructing cylinders (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 5 – multiplicative thinking (sample unit of learning)
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 Unit 7 – length and area (sample unit of learning)
Stage 4 planning resources
Stage- or course-wide documents (scope and sequences, guides) that cover this focus area alongside others.
- Unit/PlanningSample scope and sequence: Stage 4 core (NESA no. 11)
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 – sample scope and sequence
- Unit/PlanningStage 4 – stage based – sample scope and sequence