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19th May: Algebra Activities



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Algebra Activities
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Algebra Through The Lens of Functions

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/29643/29379.pdf Added: 16 May 2019 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notes / Reference / Primary Source / Activity

Algebra Through the Lens of Functions Part 1 and 2 have been designed by the Maths Development Team for use by teachers of mathematics.The material contained in the document is suitable for all levels and abilities but is particularly suited to Junior Certificate Higher Level. It includes a discussion of activities, tasks and the formation of connections suitable for classroom use.

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Mathematics

Strand: 4. Algebra

Strand unit: 1. Expressions

Suggestions for use: To treat the art of teaching algebra through the lens of functions through a series of units. The material is suitable for all levels and abilities but is particularly suited to Junior Certificate Higher Level. It includes a discussion of activities, tasks and the formation of connections suitable for classroom use. When necessary, required subject matter content is covered as well.


Strand: 4. Algebra

Strand unit: 2. Solving Equations

Suggestions for use: To treat the art of teaching algebra through the lens of functions through a series of units. The material is suitable for all levels and abilities but is particularly suited to Junior Certificate Higher Level. It includes a discussion of activities, tasks and the formation of connections suitable for classroom use.


Strand: 4. Algebra

Strand unit: 1. Expressions

Suggestions for use: To treat the art of teaching algebra through the lens of functions through a series of units. The material is suitable for all levels and abilities but is particularly suited to Junior Certificate Higher Level. It includes a discussion of activities, tasks and the formation of connections suitable for classroom use.

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Language: English
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Linear Patterns Workbook

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/29641/29377.pdf Added: 16 May 2019 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Other / Primary Source / Worksheet

A suite of different linear patterns to help students better understand generalisations.

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Strand: 4. Algebra

Strand unit: 2. Solving Equations

Suggestions for use: To test learners understanding of linear patterns.


Strand: 4. Algebra

Strand unit: 1. Expressions

Suggestions for use: To test learners understanding of linear patterns.


Strand: 4. Algebra

Strand unit: 3. Inequalities

Suggestions for use: To test learners understanding of linear patterns.

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Language: English
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Algebra through the Lens of Functions Part 2

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/33071/32815.pdf Added: 18 May 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notes / Lesson Plan / Reference

Part 2 of Algebra through the Lens of functions provides a guide to teachers for using the Quadratics Patterns Pack. This document contains lesson ideas and notes on algebraic expressions, equations, patterns, etc.

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Mathematics

Strand: 4. Algebra and Functions

Strand unit: 1. Patterns and Relationships

Suggestions for use: Most effectively used with the Quadratics Patterns Workbook

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Mathematics

Strand: 4. Algebra

Strand unit: 1. Expressions

Suggestions for use: Most effectively used with the Quadratics Patterns Workbook

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Language: English
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Quadratic Pattern Workbook

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/29642/29378.pdf Added: 16 May 2019 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Other / Primary Source / Worksheet

A suite of quadratic patterns to help students get a deeper understanding of generalisations.

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Mathematics

Strand: 4. Algebra

Strand unit: 2. Solving Equations

Suggestions for use: To test students understanding of quadratic patterns by engaging with visual representations of patterns


Strand: 4. Algebra

Strand unit: 1. Expressions

Suggestions for use: To test students understanding of quadratic patterns by engaging with visual representations of patterns


Strand: 4. Algebra

Strand unit: 3. Inequalities

Suggestions for use: To test students understanding of quadratic patterns by engaging with visual representations of patterns

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Language: English
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Algebra Activities

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/29654/29390.pdf Added: 17 May 2019 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Worksheet / Activity

Activities that help to foster a deeper understanding of Algebra. Students start with pre-algebra ( number theory) by looking at patterns and generalisations. They then encounter different ways variables are used and make an explicit association between symbols and numbers

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Strand: 4. Algebra

Strand unit: 1. Expressions

Suggestions for use: To check students understanding of the variable

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Simple Algebra Word Problems

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/29647/29383.pdf Added: 16 May 2019 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Other / Worksheet / Activity

An exercise to test learners ability to use algebra to solve word problems in context

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Mathematics

Strand: 4. Algebra

Strand unit: 2. Solving Equations

Suggestions for use: An exercise to test learners ability to use algebra to solve word problems in context

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Language: English
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Number & Algebra Activities

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/29899/29635.pdf Added: 24 Jun 2019 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Worksheet / Activity

A Relations Approach to Algebra: Linear Functions, Quadratic, Cubic & Exponential Functions.
Applications of Sequences & Series AER, EAR, CAR & Interest Rates other than Annual. Linking Depreciation and Compounding to Prior Knowledge on Exponential Functions using Tables,
Graphs and Formulae. Linking Depreciation and Compounding to Prior Knowledge on Exponential Functions using Tables, Graphs and Formulae.

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Strand: 3. Number

Strand unit: 1. Number Systems (Complex Numbers,Sequences)

Suggestions for use: To enhance student understanding of a relations approach to Algebra for Linear, Quadratic, Cubic & Exponential Functions.

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Algebraic Relationships - Matching

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/29652/29388.pdf Added: 17 May 2019 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Assessment / Activity

An activity where students match an algebraic expression with a corresponding graph, table, word expression and array model,

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Mathematics

Strand: 4. Algebra

Strand unit: 1. Expressions

Suggestions for use: To test students understanding of of algebraic expressions

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Simplifying Rational Algebraic Expressions - Diagnostic Test

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/29653/29389.pdf Added: 17 May 2019 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Assessment / Activity

A diagnostic test on simplifying different rational algebraic expressions using factors

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Mathematics

Strand: 4. Algebra

Strand unit: 1. Expressions

Suggestions for use: To test students understanding of operations on rational algebraic fractions

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Maths Revision Videos

http://www.ucd.ie/msc/leavingcertificatevideos/ Added: 16 May 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes / Audio / Video

Leaving Cert Higher and Ordinary Video clips provided by UCD to help secondary school 5th and 6th years. Detailed topics covered are; Statistics and Probability, Geometry and Trigonometry, Algebra and Functions.

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Strand: Supplementary Resources

Strand unit: Revision

Suggestions for use: Managing information can be difficult for students within lessons. These videos are an excellent way of helping students to recap important maths lessons that you may have set homework on.
Use for revision, for students who may have been absent or for students who need extra time to organise themselves and their learning.

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Language: English
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Finding the Equation of a Linear Function

https://www.scoilnet.ie/pdst/maths/student/lc/lc-algebra/equations/ Added: 09 Nov 2019 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notes / Simulation

GeoGebra file and student worksheet to learn how the algebra of a line is related to its graph.

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Mathematics

Strand: 5. Functions

Strand unit: 1. Functions

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Language: English
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Solving a Linear and Quadratic Equation Simultaneously

https://www.scoilnet.ie/pdst/maths/student/lc/lc-algebra/simultaneous/ Added: 09 Nov 2019 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notes / Simulation

GeoGebra interactive file and student activity sheet to learn how the intersection of the graphs of two functions relates to the solution to the equation f(x) = g(x)

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Mathematics

Strand: 4. Algebra

Strand unit: 2. Solving Equations

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Understanding Polynomial Functions

https://www.scoilnet.ie/pdst/maths/student/lc/lc-algebra/polynomial/ Added: 09 Nov 2019 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notes / Simulation

GeoGebra file and student worksheet to learn how the algebra of a function - written in factor form - relates to the graph of the function.

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Strand: 5. Functions

Strand unit: 1. Functions

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Understanding Absolute Value Functions

https://www.scoilnet.ie/pdst/maths/...tudent/lc/lc-algebra/absolutevalue/ Added: 09 Nov 2019 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notes / Simulation

GeoGebra file and student worksheet to learn how to solve a absolute-value or modulus inequality.

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Strand: 4. Algebra

Strand unit: 3. Inequalities

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