Mathematics / Year 9 / Number and Algebra / Linear and non-linear relationships

Curriculum content descriptions

Sketch linear graphs using the coordinates of two points and solve linear equations (ACMNA215)

Elaborations
  • determining linear rules from suitable diagrams, tables of values and graphs and describing them using both words and algebra
General capabilities
  • Numeracy Numeracy
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
ScOT terms

Linear equations,  Cartesian coordinates

Video

MathXplosion, Ep 33: On the grid

Explore graphs, grids and mapping with a focus on reading and writing location data using coordinate geometry. Grids and maps illustrate the concepts of parallel/perpendicular lines (axes or labelled number lines), ordered pairs and intersection points.

Downloadable

Algebra: Foundation to Year 9

This comprehensive resource describes the progression of algebra-related ideas and algebraic thinking. The resource demonstrates examples of relevant teaching strategies, investigations, activity plans and connected concepts in algebra including teaching and cultural implications.