This term, we are focusing on Algebra, and Financial Literacy.
Some of the progressions we are working towards are listed below.
Year 6
EQUATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS: Form and solve true or false number sentences and open number sentences involving all four operations, using an understanding of equality or inequality (e.g., 8 × 7 < 8 × 5 + 8 (T or F?).
EQUATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS: Use tables, xy graphs, and diagrams to recognise relationships in a linear pattern, develop a rule for the pattern in words (i.e., that there is a constant amount of change between consecutive elements or terms), and make conjectures about further elements in the pattern.
ALGORITHMIC THINKING: Create and use algorithms for making decisions that involve clear choices.
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS: Solve problems involving purchases (e.g., ensuring they have enough money); create simple financial plans (e.g., shopping lists, a family budget).
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS: Create simple financial plans (e.g., shopping lists, a family budget).
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS: Calculate 10%, 25%, and 50% of whole-dollar amounts (e.g., 50% of $280).
Year 7
EQUATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS: Form and solve one-step linear equations (e.g., t + 7 = 12, 2s = 14).
EQUATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS: Find the value of an expression or formula, given the values of variables (e.g., “calculate w + 12 when w = 4”).
EQUATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS: Identify the constant increase or decrease in a linear pattern, use variables and algebraic notation to represent the rule in an equation, and use the rule to make conjectures.
ALGORITHMIC THINKING: Create, test, and revise algorithms involving a sequence of steps and decisions.
FINANCIAL MATTERS: Calculate total cost and change for any amount of money.
FINANCIAL MATTERS: Apply percentage discounts to whole-dollar amounts.
Year 8
EQUATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS: Form and solve one- or two-step linear equations (e.g., 5s + 3 = 18).
EQUATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS: find the value of an expression or formula, given the values of variables.
EQUATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS: Simplify algebraic expressions involving sums, products, differences, and single brackets (e.g., using the distributive property, 2(x + 3) + 1 = 2x + 6 + 1 = 2x + 7).
EQUATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS: Determine if a pattern is linear and, if it is, write the equation for the pattern and use the equation to make conjectures.
ALGORITHMIC THINKING: Create, test, revise, and use algorithms to identify, interpret, and explain patterns.
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS: Create and compare weekly, monthly, and yearly finance plans (e.g., saving plans, phone plans, budgets, and ‘buy now, pay later’ services).
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS: Apply percentage discounts.
The Hero Progressions outlined above form the foundation of our math instruction. Students will be taught at a level that both challenges and engages them. The students will continue their learning in their assigned groups.