Mathematics / Level 7 / Number and Algebra / Patterns and algebra
Content description
Introduce the concept of variables as a way of representing numbers using letters
Elaborations
understanding that arithmetic laws are powerful ways of describing and simplifying calculations and that using these laws leads to the generality of algebra
The VCAA has recently published the Victorian Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0. To view the revised curriculum, familiarisation resources and support material, go to the Victorian Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 website.