Year 7 Maths Lesson 1: Algebra - Introduction

Learning Objectives:
Introduction to algebra

Introduction:
What is algebra? (Rules, operations, relations- language of mathematics)
What is a relationship? (Defining something in terms of something else- sister, mother, teacher, etc.)

Here's an example:

Use the rule: "Add 7 to each IN number to get each OUT number"

IN | OUT
3
27
10

Machine:
IN: | OUT:
2 | 4
5 | 10
13 | 26

IN: | OUT:
2 | 4
5 | 7
13 | 15

IN: | OUT:
2 | 7
5 | 16
7 | 22
3 | 10


Resources:
Heinemann 8
Maths Competition 7+8

Extension Work:
Workbook 6.2

Supplementary Work:
Prep Zone 6

Timing:
Intro (15 min)
Workbook 6.1 (25 min)
1) LHS + RHS
2), 3), 4), 5), 7)
Maths Competition 7+8

Behavioural Management:

Scaffolding:

Homework:
Maths Competition 7+8