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Study Plan |
Study plan – Topic 2 – Number & Algebra |
| Objective: On completion of the course formative assessment a tailored study plan is created identifying the lessons requiring revision. |
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Number theory – sets |
Number sets and their members |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the notation used with sets and the subsets of the real number system. |
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Number theory – operations |
Properties of real numbers using addition and multiplication |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know and use the closure, identity, commutative, associative, identity and distributive properties for addition and multiplication. |
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Number theory – equations |
Transformations that produce equivalent equations |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know and use the correct terms to describe the processes in solving equations. |
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Significant figures |
Significant figures |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to observe how many significant figures are in a number and how to express a number to a certain level of significant figures. |
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Scientific notation |
Scientific notation with larger numbers |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to change numbers greater than 1 to scientific notation. |
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Scientific notation |
Scientific notation with small numbers |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to change numbers between zero and 1 to scientific notation. |
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Scientific notation |
Changing scientific notation to numerals |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to change numbers written in scientific notation to basic numerals and be capable of solving problems on the calculator in scientific notation. |
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Length |
Problems with length. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve problems with length. |
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Mass |
Problems with mass. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve problems with mass. |
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Sequences and Series |
General sequences. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to work out a formula from a given number pattern and then be able to find particular terms of that sequence using the formula. |
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Sequences and Series |
Finding Tn given Sn. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the concept that the sum of n terms of a series minus the sum of n minus one terms will yield the nth term. |
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Arithmetic Progression |
The arithmetic progression |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to test if a given sequence is an Arithmetic Progression or not and be capable of finding a formula for the nth term, find any term in the A.P. and to solve problems involving these concepts. |
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Arithmetic Progression |
Finding the position of a term in an A.P. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve many problems involving finding terms of an Arithmetic Progression. |
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Arithmetic Progression |
Given two terms of A.P., find the sequence. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to find any term of an Arithmetic Progression when given two terms |
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Arithmetic Progression |
Arithmetic means |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to make an arithmetic progression between two given terms. This could involve finding one, two, or even larger number of arithmetic means. |
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Arithmetic Progression |
The sum to n terms of an A.P. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the formulas for the sum of an Arithmetic Progression and how to use them in solving problems. |
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Geometric Progression |
The geometric progression. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to test if a given sequence is a Geometric Progression or not and be capable of finding a formula for the nth term, find any term in the G.P. and to solve problems involving these concepts. |
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Geometric Progression |
Finding the position of a term in a G.P. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to find terms in a geometric progression and how to apply it different types of problems. |
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Geometric Progression |
Given two terms of G.P., find the sequence. |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to solve all problems involving finding the common ratio of a Geometric Progression. |
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Sequences and Series-Sum of gp |
The sum to n terms of a G.P. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the formulas and how to use them to solve problems in summing terms of a Geometric Progression (G.P). |
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Sequences and Series |
Applications of arithmetic sequences |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of problems involving practical situations with arithmetic series. |
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Sequences and Series-Geometric means |
Geometric means. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to make a geometric progression between two given terms. This could involve finding one, two, or even larger number of geometric means. |
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Algebraic expressions |
Algebraic expressions. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand some of the short cuts used in writing algebraic expressions, and the student will be able to write algebraic expressions down in a way that is easier to understand. |
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Algebraic expressions |
Substitution into algebraic expressions. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to replace pronumerals with numbers, and then perform the correct operations. |
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Algebraic expressions |
Directed numbers: addition and subtraction. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to add and subtract positive and negative numbers in any combination, and understand adding and subtracting positive and negative pronumerals. |
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Algebraic expressions |
Directed numbers: multiplication and division. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand which combinations of signs produce a positive answer and which ones produce a negative answer. |
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Algebraic expressions |
Simplifying algebraic expressions: adding like terms. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to simplify and evaluate numerical expressions containing patterns, and be able to simplify algebraic expressions that contain like terms. |
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Algebraic expressions |
Simplifying algebraic Expressions: subtracting like terms. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to recognise the difference between like and unlike terms, and be able to simplify an expression using subtraction. |
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Algebraic expressions |
Simplifying Algebraic expressions: combining addition and subtraction. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to approach algebraic expressions questions and avoid the most common mistakes. |
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Algebraic expressions |
Simplifying algebraic expressions: multiplication |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to simplify expressions involving multiplication of pronumerals and write them in the simplest form. |
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Algebraic expressions |
Simplifying algebraic expressions: division |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use all the operations needed for simplifying algebraic expressions. |
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Algebraic expressions |
Expanding algebraic expressions: multiplication |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able mentally to multiply and remove parentheses from simple algebraic expressions in one step. |
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Algebraic expressions |
Expanding algebraic expressions: negative multiplier |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to expand expressions using a negative multiplier. |
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Algebraic expressions |
Expanding and simplifying algebraic expressions |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be familiar with expanding and simplifying algebraic expressions. |
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Algebraic equations |
Solving equations containing addition and subtraction |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how solve simple equations involving addition and subtraction by moving everything but the pronumeral onto one side of the equation, leaving the pronumeral by itself on the other side. |
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Algebraic equations |
Solving equations containing multiplication and division |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve simple equations involving all operations. |
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Algebraic equations |
Solving two step equations |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve two step equations. |
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Algebraic equations |
Solving equations containing binomial expressions |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to move terms in binomial equations. |
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Algebraic equations |
Equations involving grouping symbols. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve equations using grouping symbols |
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Algebraic equations |
Equations involving fractions. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know how to solve equations using fractions. |
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Algebra- formulae |
Equations resulting from substitution into formulae. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to substitute into formulae and then solve the resulting equations. |
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Algebra- formulae |
Changing the subject of the formula. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to move pronumerals around an equation using all the rules and operations covered previously. |
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Algebra-inequalities |
Solving Inequalities. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the ‘greater than’ and ‘less than’ signs, and be able to perform simple inequalities. |
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Algebra-factorising |
Simplifying easy algebraic fractions. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to simplify algebraic fractions by factorising. |
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Algebraic fractions |
Simplifying algebraic fractions using the index laws. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to simplify most algebraic fractions using different methodologies. |
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Algebra-negative indices |
Algebraic fractions resulting in negative indices. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to understand how to simplify an algebraic fractional expression with a negative index, and also how to write such an expression without a negative index. |
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Factorisation |
Factorisation of algebraic fractions including binomials. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student should be able to simplify more complex algebraic fractions using a variety of methods. |
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Algebraic fractions-binomial |
Cancelling binomial factors in algebraic fractions. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student should be able to factorise binomials to simplify fractions. |
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Absolute value or modulus |
Simplifying absolute values |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to simplify expressions involving absolute values or the modulus of real numbers. |
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Absolute value or modulus |
Solving for the variable |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve equations involving a single absolute value. |
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Absolute value or modulus |
Solving and graphing inequalities |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve inequalities involving one absolute value. |
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Rules for indices/exponents |
Adding indices when multiplying terms with the same base |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know how to use the index law of addition of powers when multiplying terms with the same base. |
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Rules for indices/exponents |
Subtracting indices when dividing terms with the same base |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know how to use the index law of subtraction of powers when dividing terms with the same base. |
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Rules for indices/exponents |
Multiplying indices when raising a power to a power |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will use the law of multiplication of indices when raising a power to a power. |
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Rules for indices/exponents |
Multiplying indices when raising to more than one term |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the law of multiplication of indices when raising more than one term to the same power. |
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Rules for indices/exponents |
Terms raised to the power of zero |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will learn how to evaluate or simplify terms that are raised to the power of zero. |
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Rules for indices/exponents |
Negative Indices |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know how to evaluate or simplify expressions containing negative indices. |
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Fractional indices/exponents |
Fractional indices |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know how to evaluate or simplify expressions containing fractional indices. |
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Fractional indices/exponents |
Complex fractions as indices |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know how to evaluate or simplify expressions containing complex fractional indices. |
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Functions and graphs |
Quadratic polynomials of the form y = ax. + bx + c. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to predict the general shape of a parabola and verify the predictions by sketching the parabola. The student will also be introduced to the discriminant and the axis. |
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Graphing binomials |
Binomial products. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the term binomial product and be capable of expanding and simplifying an expression. |
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Graphing binomials |
Binomial products with negative multiplier |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand specific terms and be prepared to expand and simplify different monic binomial products. |
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Graphing binomials |
Binomial products [non-monic]. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson, the student will have examined more complex examples with binomial products. |
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Squaring binomial |
Squaring a binomial. [monic] |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student should understand the simple one-step process of squaring a monic binomial. |
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Squaring binomial |
Squaring a binomial [non-monic]. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will apply the same rule that is used with monic binomials. |
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Factorising |
Expansions leading to the difference of two squares |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand expansions leading to differences of 2 squares. |
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Algebraic expressions-products |
Products in simplification of algebraic expressions |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand simplification of algebraic expressions in step-by-step processing. |
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Algebraic expressions-larger expansions |
Algebraic Expressions – Larger expansions. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of expanding larger algebraic expressions. |
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Algebra-highest common factor |
Highest common factor. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of turning a simple algebraic expression into the product of a factor in parentheses and identifying the highest common factors of the whole expression. |
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Factors by grouping |
Factors by grouping. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to complete the process given just two factors for the whole expression. |
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Difference of 2 squares |
Difference of two squares |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student understand the difference of two squares and be capable of recognising the factors. |
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Common fact and diff |
Common factor and the difference of two squares |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be aware of common factors and recognise the difference of two squares. |
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Quadratic trinomials |
Quadratic trinomials [monic] – Case 1. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the factorisation of quadratic trinomial equations with all terms positive. |
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Factorising quads |
Factorising quadratic trinomials [monic] – Case 2. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will accurately identify the process if the middle term of a quadratic trinomial is negative. |
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Factorising quads |
Factorising quadratic trinomials [monic] – Case 3. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have an increased knowledge on factorising quadratic trinomials and will understand where the 2nd term is positive and the 3rd term is negative. |
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Factorising quads |
Factorising quadratic trinomials [monic] – Case 4. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to factorise all of the possible types of monic quadratic trinomials and specifcally where the 2nd term and 3rd terms are negative. |
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Factorising quads |
Factorisation of non-monic quadratic trinomials |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of factorising any quadratic trinomial. |
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Factorising quads |
Factorisation of non-monic quadratic trinomials – moon method |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student know two methods for factorisation of quadratic trinomials including the cross method. |
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Sum/diff 2 cubes |
Sum and difference of two cubes. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be cognisant of the sum and difference of 2 cubes and be capable of factorising them. |
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Algebraic fractions |
Simplifying algebraic fractions. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student should be familiar with all of the factorisation methods presented to this point. |
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Quadratic equations |
Introduction to quadratic equations. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand simple quadratic equations. |
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Quadratic equations |
Quadratic equations with factorisation. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to find both roots of a quadratic equation by factorising. |
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Quadratic equations |
Solving quadratic equations. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have gained more confidence in working with quadratic equations. |
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Quadratic equations |
Completing the square |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the process of completing the square. |
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Quadratic equations |
Solving quadratic equations by completing the square |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the reasoning behind completing the square. |
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Quadratic equations |
The quadratic formula |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be familiar with the quadratic formula. |
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Quadratic equations |
Problem solving with quadratic equations |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to express a problem as a quadratic equation and then solve it. |
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Quadratic equations |
Solving simultaneous quadratic equations graphically |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will better understand why quadratic equations have two solutions and will be capable of solving quadratic equations and problems graphically.. |
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Exam |
Exam – Topic 2 – Number & Algebra |
| Objective: Exam |
