B4 Mathematics · Term 3, Week 1

Unknowns, Expressions and Equations

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Curriculum details

Strand
Algebra (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Unknowns, Expressions and Equations (2.2)
Content standard
B4.2.2.2 - Solve one-step equations involving a symbol to represent an unknown number
Indicator
B4.2.2.2.6 - Represent and solve a given addition or subtraction problem involving a "part- part-whole" or comparison context, using a symbol to represent the unknown
Suggested placement
Term 3, Week 1 (Week 25 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. 35

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

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

E.g. 1. Ask students to represent and solve these problems: (i) Eunice is Anita's older sister. The difference between their ages is 21 years. Anita is 37 How old is Eunice? (ii) Ms. Akoto allowed 7 students to go to the washroom. There were 15 students left in the room. How many students are in the class?