Operations and Algebraic Thinking · Algebraic Thinking

Finding the Unknown

Solving simple algebraic problems where a part of the equation is missing.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we find a missing part if we already know the whole?
  2. 2What strategies can we use when the answer is given but the starting number is a mystery?
  3. 3Why does the equals sign mean 'is the same as' rather than just 'the answer is'?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Algebra
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Foundations of Mathematical Thinking
Unit: Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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