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Learning objective overview
Master Teaching Guide coverage for this objective.
Current NZC (2007)
NA5-7
New NZC (2026)
NZC26-P4-ALG-ER-P-Y9-11
Resources
- Alpha textbook: Forming equations, Ex 14.01, pg 219
- Alpha textbook: Making up equations, Ex 14.16, pg 236
- Other: The CorbettMaths resource also includes solving; use its forming-equation parts here or revisit it after solving equations.
- CorbettMaths on forming equationsQuestions PDF · Answers
Terminology
- variable
- unknown
- equation
- expression
- algebraic
- solution
- symbol
- quantity
- relationship
- constraint
Task goals
- Define a variable clearly for an unknown quantity, stating what it represents and its units where relevant.
- Translate a word phrase (such as a fee plus a rate, or a sum of related quantities) into an algebraic expression.
- Form a linear equation from a real-world word problem by combining a defined variable, an expression, and a stated total.
- Match a given equation to the word description it represents, and explain why it is or is not a correct match.
- Identify and explain an error in an incorrectly formed equation, such as a mismatched variable or an omitted term.
Where this fits
What leads into this objective, and where it goes next.
Before
Finding x- and y-intercepts
Using tables to explore patterns and graphs
Linear Graphs from Algebraic Rules (Table of Values)
You are here
Defining Variables & Forming Equations
Do
Identifying the constant increase or decrease in a linear pattern, using variables and algebraic notation to represent the rule in an equation, and drawing on the rule to make conjectures
Statement▸
Year 9 · Algebra · Equations and relationships
NZC26-P4-ALG-ER-P-Y9-11
Also under NA5-7:
For teachers
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