Rearranging Equations

Let’s Practice
Week 6, Friday
Smart Start: A B
Which one doesn’t belong?

What
makes you C D
say that?
Introduction to Rearranging equations
We can pick any letter to represent
the number of paper clips in the pot!

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Terminology Refresher: What do you remember?
Variable A letter that represents any
number
Constant Any number
Coefficient The number which sits in front of
the variable
Expression Any combination of operations,
numbers and variables
Equation A grouping of terms that use an
equals sign
 I-Do: Rearranging Equations Example
2+x=3 x-7=7 3x = 9 x ÷ 2 = 10
 WE-DO:
Let’s get into groups
and
Practice Rearranging Equations

We are going to work with our neighbour ICS Class!

Group 1: Miss E (High
Readiness)
 Starter:
Match your cards (quizlet live)
 Tarsia Puzzle
Using this puzzle match the
equations

Your puzzle should end up as

this shape
Tarsia Puzzle: Solution
Practice Worksheet
Complete in your workbook
 Cracking the code https://www.tutor2u.net/maths/reference/rearranging-
formulae-safecracker-activity

You will need your laptops for

this one
 How did you enjoy working with another ICS class:
(scale 1-10) why

Exit Card
Was the activity you did: too hard, hard, just right,
easy, too easy (why)

Solve the following What is one thing you have learnt today?

What is one question you still have?

Group 2: Miss C
(middle readiness)
 Starter
Rearrange to make x the
subject of the equation
(make the equation x = …)
Starter
Answers
 Practice Questions
Complete the following in your
book
Practice Problems
Complete the following
problems
 Cracking the code https://www.tutor2u.net/maths/reference/rearranging-
formulae-safecracker-activity

You will need your laptops for

this one
 How did you enjoy working with another ICS class:
(scale 1-10) why

Exit Card
Was the activity you did: too hard, hard, just right,
easy, too easy (why)

Solve the following What is one thing you have learnt today?

What is one question you still have?

Group 3: Dr D
(middle readiness)
 Starter
Rearrange to make x the
subject of the equation
(make the equation x = …)
Starter
Answers
 Practice Questions
Complete the following in your
book
Practice Problems
Complete the following
problems
 How did you enjoy working with another ICS class:
(scale 1-10) why

Exit Card
Was the activity you did: too hard, hard, just right,
easy, too easy (why)

Solve the following What is one thing you have learnt today?

What is one question you still have?

Group 4: Miss Mutch
(low readiness)
 Starter
What are the opposite
operations?
 Practice Questions
Complete the following in your
book
 Miss Mutch Demonstration:

Rearrange x + 2 = 6 to find the value

Rearranging of x.

Using tools to help us! Rearrange 2x = 6 to find the value of

x.
 You-Do:
Practice Problems
Complete the following
problems
 How did you enjoy working with another ICS class:
(scale 1-10) why

Exit Card
Was the activity you did: too hard, hard, just right,
easy, too easy (why)

Solve the following What is one thing you have learnt today?

What is one question you still have?