B4 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 9

Unknowns, Expressions and Equations

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Curriculum details

Strand
Algebra (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Unknowns, Expressions and Equations (2.2)
Content standard
B4.2.2.1 - Express a given problem as an equation in which a symbol is used to represent an unknown number
Indicator
B4.2.2.1.1 - Write a given problem as an equation in which a symbol is used to represent an unknown number
Suggested placement
Term 2, Week 9 (Week 21 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
Mathematics Curriculum for Primary Schools (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 33

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

E.g. 1. Ask students to explain the purpose of the box symbol in the following equation: 15 - [] = 8