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Introduction to algebraic expressions

This module from the AMSI 'The Improving Mathematics Education in Schools (TIMES) project' is for teachers who wish to consolidate their content knowledge on the vocabulary and notation used in algebra. There are sections that provide history and context for the topic, as well as exercises and examples of how to present and explain the concepts to students.

Additional details
Year level(s)	Year 6, Year 7
Audience	Teacher, School Leader
Purpose	Content knowledge
Format	Downloadable resources
Keywords	Algebra, expression, pronumeral, variable, explicit teaching
Curriculum alignment
Strand and focus	Number, Algebra
Topics	Algebraic expressions
AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions	AC9M6A02 Find unknown values in numerical equations involving brackets and combinations of arithmetic operations, using the properties of numbers and operations AC9M7A01 Recognise and use variables to represent everyday formulas algebraically and substitute values into formulas to determine an unknown AC9M7A02 Formulate algebraic expressions using constants, variables, operations and brackets
Numeracy progression	Additive strategies (P9) Multiplicative strategies (P9) Number patterns and algebraic thinking (P5, P6)
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Organisation	AMSI
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