The Language of Algebra · Algebraic Thinking

Formulae and Substitution

Applying algebraic rules to scientific and financial contexts through the use of formulas.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do formulas allow us to predict outcomes in changing systems?
  2. 2What are the risks of substituting values without understanding the constraints of a formula?
  3. 3How can we rearrange a formula to focus on a different subject of interest?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Algebraic Manipulation - S1MOE: Numbers and Algebra - S1
Level: Secondary 1
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: The Language of Algebra
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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