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Equivalence Jigsaw Puzzles
4 Pre & Primary Essentials Games & Activities Mathematics Patterns & Algebras 6 Pages

Equivalence Jigsaw Puzzles

For students to effectively progress from arithmetic to algebraic thinking, they must understand equivalence. Equivalence activities can be used to develop students relational thinking.

This fun an engaging activity asks students to use their problem-solving skills to work out equations involving addition and subtraction. Each piece will display one part of the equation. Students then need to match the jigsaw pieces to complete an equivalent number sentence.
 

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to find unknown quantities in number sentences involving addition and subtraction and identify equivalent number sentences involving addition and subtraction.
  • We are learning to find unknown quantities in number sentences involving addition and subtraction, using the properties of numbers and operations.

Curriculum alignment

MA2-1WM old Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas MA2-2WM old Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems MA2-3WM old Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used MA2-8NA old Generalises properties of odd and even numbers, generates number patterns, and completes simple number sentences by calculating missing values MA2-AR-01 new Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers MA2-AR-02 new Completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction by finding missing values MA2-MR-01 new Represents and uses the structure of multiplicative relations to 10 × 10 to solve problems MA2-MR-02 new Completes number sentences involving multiplication and division by finding missing values
VCMNA163 Use equivalent number sentences involving addition and subtraction to find unknown quantities VCMNA164 Define a simple class of problems and solve them using an effective algorithm that involves a short sequence of steps and decisions

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

Differentiation

Modifications

Complete level 1
 

Extensions

Complete levels 2-4
 

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