Learning Objective: To solve linear equations simultaneously.

Simultaneous Equations Linking Time (5 – 10 minutes)

Corbett Maths 5-a-day

Year 9 – Foundation plus (+ higher if finish)

Need to Meta Think?

You need to be able to do this for the

lesson!

Linear Equation – 110

Connection finding: The ability to use connections from past experiences to seek
possible generalisations

Success Criteria: I can solve the linear equations simultaneously with different coefficients, I can use the value of one
variable to evaluate the value of the other.
Realise what you have done previously :
Solve simultaneously:
ACP
Check

− ()
𝟐 𝒙=𝟖
𝒙=𝟒

VAA
Check

Automaticity: The ability to use some skills with such ease as they no longer require active thinking
Agile Example 1 – I do Agile Example 2 – We do
Solve simultaneously: Solve simultaneously:
𝟐𝟐×(𝒙+𝒚 =𝟕) −−− −−−(𝟏) ACP

𝟑 𝒙+𝟐 𝒚=𝟏𝟐 −−− −−−(𝟐) Check

−𝟒 𝒙+𝟐(𝒚 =𝟏𝟒
) −−− −−−(𝟑)
−𝒙 ¿ −𝟐 𝒙=𝟏
𝒙=𝟐 𝒚=𝟒
VAA
Check

Enquiring: The ability to be curious; be willing to work alone; be proactive; keen to learn; show enterprise; think
independently
Agile Example 1 – I do Agile Example 2 – We do
Solve simultaneously: Solve simultaneously:
; ; ACP
Check

𝒙=𝟐
𝒚=𝟑
VAA
Check

Enquiring: The ability to be curious; be willing to work alone; be proactive; keen to learn; show enterprise; think
independently
Check your Meta Thinking – Solve simultaneously

ACP
Check

VAA
Check

Self-regulation: The ability to monitor, evaluate and self-correct

Hard working time A
Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination :
ACP
Check

VAA
Check
Hard working time B
Solve the following simultaneous equations by elimination:
ACP
Check

VAA
Check
Risky Learning:

ACP
Check

VAA
Check

Risk-taking: The ability to demonstrate confidence; experiment with novel ideas and effects; speculate willingly; work
in unfamiliar contexts; avoid coming to premature conclusions; tolerate uncertainty.
Critical Thinking / Challenge Question

ACP
Check

VAA
Check
Rate your level of confidence with this topic:

Are there any areas you think require improvement?

How will you tackle your areas of development?
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Home Learning: Further resources on today’s lesson:

Dr frost homework Corbettmaths – Add & Subtract Matrices