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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-Y9-06NZC26-P4-ALG-ER-P-Y10-04
Resources
- CorbettMaths - Changing the SubjectQuestions PDF · Answers
- Dr Austin Maths - Harder Rearranging Formulae Practice GridQuestions PDF · Answers
Terminology
- Formula
- Subject of the formula
- Rearrange
- Expand
- Factorise
- Algebraic fraction
- Justify / reasonableness of an answer
Task goals
- Rearrange a simple one-step formula to make a given letter the subject.
- Rearrange formulae involving multiple operations or a squared/rooted term, and solve two-step equations that combine like terms and simple fractions.
- Solve a multi-step contextual problem that requires rearranging a formula, simplifying an algebraic fraction, and solving the resulting equation, with justification of whether the answer is reasonable.
Where this fits
What leads into this objective, and where it goes next.
Before
Substituting Values into Formulae
Solving Linear Equations
Solving Equations with Algebraic Fractions (Rational Equations)
You are here
Rearranging Formulae and Multi-Step Algebraic Problem Solving
Do
Rearranging formulae (e.g. solving P = 2l + 2w for w)
Statement▸
Year 9 · Algebra · Equations and relationships
NZC26-P4-ALG-ER-P-Y9-06
Also under NA5-7:
For teachers
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