Unit 5 - Algebra Simple Familiar Checklist

Exercise Success criteria ✓

Ex 5A 1. I can state coefficients of pronumerals.
e.g. In the expression 4a + b − 12c + 5d, state the coefficients of a, b, c and d.

Ex 5A 2. I can create expressions from descriptions.

e.g. Write an expression for ‘The sum of a and b is doubled’.

Ex 5B 3. I can substitute values into expressions.

e.g. Substitute x = 3 and y = 6 to evaluate the expression 5 x 2+2 y+x .

Ex 5B 4. I can decide if expressions are equivalent.

e.g. Decide if x − 3 and 3 − x are equivalent.

Ex 5C 5. I can decide if two terms are like terms.

e.g. Decide if 3 a b 2 and 7 a 2 b are like terms.

Ex 5C 6. I can simplify expressions by combining like terms.

e.g. Simplify 5ac + 3b − 2ca + 4b − 5b.

Ex 5D 7. I can multiply terms and simplify the result.

e.g. Simplify 7 a × 2bc ×3 d and 3 xy × 5 xz .

Ex 5D 8. I can divide terms and simplify the result.

2
10 ab 18 x y
e.g. Simplify and
15 bc 8 xz

Ex 5G 9. I can expand brackets using the distributive law.

e.g. Expand 3(2x + 5) and 4x(2 − y ).

Ex 5G 10. I can expand brackets and combine like terms to simplify.

e.g. Simplify 12xy + 7x(2 − y ).

Ex 5H 11. I can find the highest common factor (HCF) of algebraic terms.
e.g. Find the HCF of 18a and 24ab.

Ex 5H 12. I can factorise expressions by taking out the highest common factor.
e.g. Factorise 12a + 18ab.

Ex 5I 13. I can write an expression to model a practical situation.

e.g. Write an expression to model the total cost of hiring a plumber for n hours if he charges a $40
call-out fee and $70 per hour.

Unit 6 – Solving Equations Simple Familiar Checklist

Exercise Success criteria ✓
Ex 7A 14. I can classify equations as true or false.
e.g. State whether the equation x +20=3 × x is true or false if x=10.

Ex 7A 15. I can write an equation from a description.

e.g. Write an equation for the following scenario: The number k is doubled, then three is added and
the result is 52.

Ex 7B 16. I can find equivalent equations.

e.g. Show the result of adding 3 to both sides of the equation 5 a−3=12.

Ex 7B 17. I can solve simple equations algebraically and check my solution.

e.g. Solve 2 u+7=17 algebraically and check the solution by substitution.

Ex 7C 18. I can solve equations involving algebraic fractions.

4 y +15 2x
e.g. Solve =3 and 7− =5 algebraically.
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Ex 7D 19. I can solve equations with pronumerals on both sides.

e.g. Solve 6 x +4=22−3 x algebraically.

Ex 7E 20. I can solve equations with brackets by expanding and collecting like terms.
e.g. Solve 4 (2 x−5)+3 x=57.

Ex 7F 21. I can apply a formula to find unknown values.

e.g. Apply the formula for a rectangle’s perimeter P=2 l+2 w to find the value of l when
P=40∧w=3.

Ex 7G 22. I can solve problems using equations.

e.g. The weight of 6 identical books is 1.2 kg. Set up and solve an equation to find the weight of
one book.

Ex 7G 23. I can solve harder problems using equations.

e.g. Purchasing 5 apples and a $2.40 mango costs the same as purchasing 7 apples and a 60 cent
mandarin. What is the cost of each apple?
Unit 7 – 3D Shapes Simple Familiar Checklist

Exercise Success criteria ✓

Ex 4A 24. I can convert length measurements.
e.g. Convert 5.2 cm to mm, and 85 000 cm to km.

Ex 4C 25. I can convert units of area.

e.g. Convert 0.248 m 2 to c m 2 .

Ex 4G 26. I can find the surface area of a prism.

e.g. Find the surface area of this prism.

Ex 4H 27. I can find the volume of a rectangular prism.

e.g. Find the volume of this rectangular prism.

Ex 4H 28. I can find the capacity of a rectangular prism.

e.g. Find the capacity, in litres, for a container that is a rectangular prism 20 cm long, 10 cm wide
and 15 cm high.

Ex 4I 29. I can convert between units of capacity.

e.g. Convert 470mL to L

Ex 4I 30. I can find the volume of a prism.

e.g. Find the volume of this prism.

Ex 4I 31. I can find the volume of a cylinder.

e.g. Find the volume of this cylinder, rounding to two
decimal places.