English National Curriculum, Programme Of Study For Key Stage 3 Mathematics

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Pupils should be taught to model situations or procedures by translating them into algebraic expressions or formulae and by using graphs

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Algebra In Action Real life problems adapted from an old Mathematics textbook which can be solved using algebra.

Graph Plotter An online tool to draw, display and investigate graphs of many different kinds.

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"The graph shows the temperature recorded in a tent over a 25 hour period." ... more

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Algebra Pupils begin their study of algebra by investigating number patterns. Later they construct and express in symbolic form and use simple formulae involving one or many operations. They use brackets, indices and other constructs to apply algebra to real word problems. This leads to using algebra as an invaluable tool for solving problems, modelling situations and investigating ideas. If this topic were split into four sub topics they might be: Creating and simplifying expressions; Expanding and factorising expressions; Substituting and using formulae; Solving equations and real life problems; This is a powerful topic and has strong links to other branches of mathematics such as number, geometry and statistics. See also "Number Patterns", "Negative Numbers" and "Simultaneous Equations".

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