Support · Stage 5 · Equations A
Support Solve linear equations involving grouping symbols
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Prerequisite dot points
Describe number sentences as equations
Stage 4 · Equations Draft mapping
- SimulationStarterPhET Equality Explorer: BasicsUse it for: Introduce equations as balanced scales before any algebra.
Verify solutions to equations by substitution
Stage 4 · Equations Draft mapping
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Solving equationsUse it for: Solving linear equations with checks.
- PhET Equality ExplorerUse it for: Use the balance-scale model to justify each step when solving linear equations.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Solutions to equationsUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on solutions to equations; good for drill or homework.
Distinguish between and compare algebraic expressions and equations
Stage 4 · Equations Draft mapping
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Identities, Formula, Equations etcUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on identities, formula, equations etc for drill or a quick check.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Identities, Formula, Equations etcUse it for: Short worked-example video on identities, formula, equations etc to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.