Patterns, Functions & Algebra definitions

Question 1

Algebra

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Content area of mathematics that uses letters, symbols & characters to represent numbers and express mathematical relationships

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Algebraic reasoning

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Thinking that involves generalising & modelling patterns symbolically

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Equality

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The state of being equal, when groups have the same amount

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Equation

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A mathematical statement in which equivalent expressions are on either side of the equal sign

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Expression

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A numeric or algebraic representation of a quantity. It may include numbers, variables and operations.

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Function

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A rule that matches two sets of numbers in such a way that for each first number, there is only one second number

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Generalisation

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The process of determining a general rule or making a conclusion based on the observation of examples

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Geometric pattern

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An arrangement of repeating shapes or figures

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Growing pattern

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A pattern that grows from step to step.

i.e. A, AA, AAA

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Number pattern

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A string of numbers that follow a rule which determines how the string continues

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Pattern core

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The basic string of elements that repeats itself in a pattern

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Pattern element

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A specific item within a pattern

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Pattern mode

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The general manner in which the pattern is represented.

i.e. Visual, auditory, symbolically, kinaesthetically

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Pattern rule

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A description of how a pattern repeats/grows/shrinks based on a generalisation about its structure

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Pattern structure

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The composition of a pattern and the order in which its elements occur

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Recursive relationship

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A description that tells how a growing pattern or shrinking pattern changes from one step to the next

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Functional relationship

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a mathematical relationship between 2 stets of numbers, where every number value in one set corresponds to exactly one number in the other set.

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Ordered pairs

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numbers where 1 input matches exactly 1 output

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Repeating pattern

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A pattern in which a core continuously repeats itself

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Table

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An orderly arrangement of facts set out for easy reference in vertical or horizontal columns

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Variable

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Anything changeable- a shape, letter or symbol used to represent an unknown quantity

Question 22

Algebraic thinking

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developing ways of thinking by analysing mathematical relationships, examining structure & change, generalising and justifying.