Support · Stage 5 · Equations B (Path)
Support Determine that for any value of k there is a unique value of x that solves a cubic equation of the form ax³ = k where a≠0
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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.
Reason why there are 2 values of x that satisfy a quadratic equation of the form x² = c if c > 0
Stage 4 · Equations Draft mapping
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Equations: x squaredUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on equations: x squared for drill or a quick check.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Equations: x squaredUse it for: Short worked-example video on equations: x squared to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Solve linear equations with pronumerals on both sides of the equation
Stage 5 · Equations A Draft mapping
- PhET Equality ExplorerUse it for: Use the balance-scale model to justify each step when solving linear equations.
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Equations: solvingUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on equations: solving for drill or a quick check.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Equations: letters both sidesUse it for: Short worked-example video on equations: letters both sides to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
- VideoStarterEddie Woo (WooTube): Basic Equations playlistUse it for: Sydney teacher Eddie Woo's recorded lessons on equations; play a clip to model a method or for revision.