Algebraic notation refers to a system of writing mathematical expressions using letters and symbols. It helps us represent mathematical equations and formulas in a concise and standardized way.
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However, fundamentally this problem is about introducing and developing students» understanding
of algebraic notation.
A game of chess can be represented a number of ways (from left): a physical board, a drawn illustration, a computer simulation, and
algebraic notation.
Lesson moving students on from expressing operations using function machines to using algebraic notation
Other class periods can be designated as «choose your own approach» problem - solving sessions, during which students might opt to represent problems with manipulatives, other pictorial representations,
algebraic notation, or mental math.
Smartboard slides and resources / activities related to
algebraic notation and operations with algebra.
The topics covered:
algebraic notation, simplification, expanding brackets, factorisation and solving 2 - step equations including brackets.
Divided into 3 sections: (a)
Algebraic notation and simplifying by collecting like terms and multiplying / dividing expressions.