Teaching pack · Year 7 Algebraseegongsik /au
Formulating algebraic expressions: a week of ready-to-teach maths
Five days of lessons for Year 7 Algebra. Print this pack and the week is prepared.
AC9M7A02
formulate algebraic expressions using constants, variables, operations and brackets
Start here: five minutes to Monday
- Skim the week at a glance.
- Print the five days (plan + worksheet each).
- Cut out the card sheet once.
- Open the free interactive unit on your board.
- Teach from the plan.
On the board
On-screen pictures: “From words to an expression”, “Brackets group first”, “The less-than trap”, “Parts of an expression”, “Building an expression with a bracket”.
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Aligned to Australian Curriculum V9 (AC9M7A02). Original material from seegongsik. Descriptors (c) ACARA, CC BY 4.0.
The week at a glance5 lessons
The week at a glance
One lesson a day. Run them in order where you can.
| Day | Lesson | Children learn and do | On screen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | From words to an expression | Practise the idea with talk, board and worksheet | Board: From words to an expression |
| 2 | Brackets group first | Practise the idea with talk, board and worksheet | Board: Brackets group first |
| 3 | The less-than trap | Practise the idea with talk, board and worksheet | Board: The less-than trap |
| 4 | Parts of an expression | Practise the idea with talk, board and worksheet | Board: Parts of an expression |
| 5 | Building an expression with a bracket | Practise the idea with talk, board and worksheet | Board: Building an expression with a bracket |
Materials
- This pack printed.
- Pencils and the board or projector.
- Optional counters or rulers if a day plan names them.
A note home
This week in maths we work on formulating algebraic expressions. Ask: What did you practise today?
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Day 1 · Teacher planDay 1 of 5
From words to an expression
Children practise “From words to an expression” with talk, the board picture, and a short worksheet. About 40 minutes.
We are learning to
- explain from words to an expression in Year 7 words,
- use the board picture to check thinking,
- record an example on paper.
Success criteria
- I can show one example of today’s idea.
- I can say the idea in a short sentence.
You need
- interactive unit open on “From words to an expression”,
- worksheet (next sheet), one per child,
Lesson flow (about 40 minutes)
| 5 min | Warm-up Ask: “What might help us today?” |
| 10 min | On the board Open “From words to an expression”. Ask: “What changed on the screen?” |
| 15 min | Worksheet Children complete the day sheet. |
| 10 min | Share Ask: “In one sentence, what was today’s idea?” |
On the board
Leave “From words to an expression” on screen for the main block.
seegongsik.com/au/y7/algebra/AC9M7A02
Watch for
- Skipping the board -- bring them back to the picture.
- Correct answer with no explanation -- ask how do you know?
Answers and look-fors
- Meeting the idea sounds like a clear sentence about from words to an expression.
Day 1 · Worksheet
From words to an expression
NameClassDate
Use the board picture. Show your thinking.
1. Draw or write one example from the board.
2. What is the main idea in your words?
3. Make a second example of your own.
I know I am right because
I can teach this idea to a partner:Yes □ No □
Day 2 · Teacher planDay 2 of 5
Brackets group first
Children practise “Brackets group first” with talk, the board picture, and a short worksheet. About 40 minutes.
We are learning to
- explain brackets group first in Year 7 words,
- use the board picture to check thinking,
- record an example on paper.
Success criteria
- I can show one example of today’s idea.
- I can say the idea in a short sentence.
You need
- interactive unit open on “Brackets group first”,
- worksheet (next sheet), one per child,
Lesson flow (about 40 minutes)
| 5 min | Warm-up Ask: “What might help us today?” |
| 10 min | On the board Open “Brackets group first”. Ask: “What changed on the screen?” |
| 15 min | Worksheet Children complete the day sheet. |
| 10 min | Share Ask: “In one sentence, what was today’s idea?” |
On the board
Leave “Brackets group first” on screen for the main block.
seegongsik.com/au/y7/algebra/AC9M7A02
Watch for
- Skipping the board -- bring them back to the picture.
- Correct answer with no explanation -- ask how do you know?
Answers and look-fors
- Meeting the idea sounds like a clear sentence about brackets group first.
Day 2 · Worksheet
Brackets group first
NameClassDate
Use the board picture. Show your thinking.
1. Draw or write one example from the board.
2. What is the main idea in your words?
3. Make a second example of your own.
I know I am right because
I can teach this idea to a partner:Yes □ No □
Day 3 · Teacher planDay 3 of 5
The less-than trap
Children practise “The less-than trap” with talk, the board picture, and a short worksheet. About 40 minutes.
We are learning to
- explain the less-than trap in Year 7 words,
- use the board picture to check thinking,
- record an example on paper.
Success criteria
- I can show one example of today’s idea.
- I can say the idea in a short sentence.
You need
- interactive unit open on “The less-than trap”,
- worksheet (next sheet), one per child,
Lesson flow (about 40 minutes)
| 5 min | Warm-up Ask: “What might help us today?” |
| 10 min | On the board Open “The less-than trap”. Ask: “What changed on the screen?” |
| 15 min | Worksheet Children complete the day sheet. |
| 10 min | Share Ask: “In one sentence, what was today’s idea?” |
On the board
Leave “The less-than trap” on screen for the main block.
seegongsik.com/au/y7/algebra/AC9M7A02
Watch for
- Skipping the board -- bring them back to the picture.
- Correct answer with no explanation -- ask how do you know?
Answers and look-fors
- Meeting the idea sounds like a clear sentence about the less-than trap.
Day 3 · Worksheet
The less-than trap
NameClassDate
Use the board picture. Show your thinking.
1. Draw or write one example from the board.
2. What is the main idea in your words?
3. Make a second example of your own.
I know I am right because
I can teach this idea to a partner:Yes □ No □
Day 4 · Teacher planDay 4 of 5
Parts of an expression
Children practise “Parts of an expression” with talk, the board picture, and a short worksheet. About 40 minutes.
We are learning to
- explain parts of an expression in Year 7 words,
- use the board picture to check thinking,
- record an example on paper.
Success criteria
- I can show one example of today’s idea.
- I can say the idea in a short sentence.
You need
- interactive unit open on “Parts of an expression”,
- worksheet (next sheet), one per child,
Lesson flow (about 40 minutes)
| 5 min | Warm-up Ask: “What might help us today?” |
| 10 min | On the board Open “Parts of an expression”. Ask: “What changed on the screen?” |
| 15 min | Worksheet Children complete the day sheet. |
| 10 min | Share Ask: “In one sentence, what was today’s idea?” |
On the board
Leave “Parts of an expression” on screen for the main block.
seegongsik.com/au/y7/algebra/AC9M7A02
Watch for
- Skipping the board -- bring them back to the picture.
- Correct answer with no explanation -- ask how do you know?
Answers and look-fors
- Meeting the idea sounds like a clear sentence about parts of an expression.
Day 4 · Worksheet
Parts of an expression
NameClassDate
Use the board picture. Show your thinking.
1. Draw or write one example from the board.
2. What is the main idea in your words?
3. Make a second example of your own.
I know I am right because
I can teach this idea to a partner:Yes □ No □
Day 5 · Teacher planDay 5 of 5
Building an expression with a bracket
Children practise “Building an expression with a bracket” with talk, the board picture, and a short worksheet. About 40 minutes.
We are learning to
- explain building an expression with a bracket in Year 7 words,
- use the board picture to check thinking,
- record an example on paper.
Success criteria
- I can show one example of today’s idea.
- I can say the idea in a short sentence.
You need
- interactive unit open on “Building an expression with a bracket”,
- worksheet (next sheet), one per child,
Lesson flow (about 40 minutes)
| 5 min | Warm-up Ask: “What might help us today?” |
| 10 min | On the board Open “Building an expression with a bracket”. Ask: “What changed on the screen?” |
| 15 min | Worksheet Children complete the day sheet. |
| 10 min | Share Ask: “In one sentence, what was today’s idea?” |
On the board
Leave “Building an expression with a bracket” on screen for the main block.
seegongsik.com/au/y7/algebra/AC9M7A02
Watch for
- Skipping the board -- bring them back to the picture.
- Correct answer with no explanation -- ask how do you know?
Answers and look-fors
- Meeting the idea sounds like a clear sentence about building an expression with a bracket.
Day 5 · Worksheet
Building an expression with a bracket
NameClassDate
Use the board picture. Show your thinking.
1. Draw or write one example from the board.
2. What is the main idea in your words?
3. Make a second example of your own.
I know I am right because
I can teach this idea to a partner:Yes □ No □
Cut-out cardsReuse all week
Talk cards for Formulating algebraic expressions
Cut out. Hold up a card and give an example.
From words to an expression
Give an example.
Brackets group first
Give an example.
The less-than trap
Give an example.
Parts of an expression
Give an example.
Building an expression with a bracket
Give an example.
Store in an envelope labelled AC9M7A02.
Mini-check · End of week
Show what you know: Formulating algebraic expressions
NameClassDate
Work on your own. Use pictures or numbers.
1. Draw or write the big idea of this week.
2. Give one clear example.
3. Give a second different example.
4. What mistake should we watch for?
I can explain this idea to a partner:Yes □ No □
Mini-check · AnswersTeacher
Answers and look-fors
- Item 1 names the unit idea (formulating algebraic expressions) in child words.
- Items 2-3: two different correct examples.
- Item 4: a real muddle for this topic.
Use day-plan look-fors across the week.