Week 8 - Algebra

Question 1

Algebraic thinking

Answer 1

Patterns and functions

Equivalence and equations

Sequences and generalisations

Relationships

Question 2

Three important aspects of algebraic thinking

Answer 2

Change
Patterns of change

Generalisation
Using symbols to extend patterns

Equality
Relationships of equality/non equality between representations

Question 3

Pre number understanding

Answer 3

Determining, matching, sorting, comparing and ordering attributes

Patterning

(List in w3)

Question 4

Patterning skills that apply to geometry and number patterns

Answer 4

1. Recognising
2. Describing
3. Repeating
4. Growing
5. Replacing
6. Translating

Question 5

What are functions?

Answer 5

Consistently maps each element of one set to a unique element in another set

Identify the rule

Use the function machine

Question 6

Differing models and patterns

Answer 6

Repeating

Growing

Number