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Exploring Algebra with Infant classes Learning Path

By PDST

This learning path, suitable for infant classes, supports the exploration of the algebra strand through a series of challenges, tasks and activities.
3 resources in this Learning Path

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Three Block Towers - Teacher Guide to Activity

https://nrich.maths.org/137 Added: 06 Oct 2017 Contributor: PDST Resource type:

Nrich problem solving activity. Link explains the activity, provides worksheets for 3 blocks and 4 blocks challenge and a poster for the problem solving challenge.

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How it maps to the curriculum

in
Mathematics

Strand: Algebra

Strand unit: Patterns, Rules & Relationships

Suggestions for use: Problem for Maths Week. Take pictures of the problem solving process and submit the PDST - Scoilnet Padlet.


Strand: Number

Strand unit: Numeration & Counting

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Language: English
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Junior Brainteaser - What Shape and Colour?

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/19394/19088.pdf Added: 28 Sep 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type:

Document on a Junior Brainteaser - What Shape and Colour? Recommended by PDST Numeracy Team for Maths Week Daily Brainteaser Challenge. Answers can be submitted via @PDSTNumeracy @ScoilnetPrimary. Students will need to analyse the worksheet in order to recognise the hidden patterns and sequences.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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1-2
Mathematics

Strand: Algebra

Strand unit: Patterns, Rules & Relationships

Suggestions for use: Together as a class, solve the Problem of the Day. Promote reasoning behind the solution.

Strand: Algebra

Strand unit: Patterns, Rules & Relationships

Suggestions for use: Whole class discussion by projecting onto whiteboard. Alternatively, set brainteaser challenge to groups with each group explaining the reasoning behind their problem solving solution. Alternatively, set as an independent brainteaser whereby students think think-pair-share their ideas.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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Mathematics

Strand: Algebra

Strand unit: Patterns, Rules & Relationships

Asset type: Video
Language: English
Rights: Attribution Creative Commons
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