The Language of Algebra · Algebraic Thinking

Variables and Expressions

Transitioning from concrete arithmetic to abstract representation using letters to represent generalized numbers.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does using a variable change a specific calculation into a general rule?
  2. 2Why must we maintain the balance of an expression when simplifying?
  3. 3When is an algebraic expression more useful than a numerical value?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

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

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