Factorising Notes

Here are the notes from class on factorising.
Remember that the act of factorising is to write as a product.

Have a look on the net for youtube clips that explain this skill a different way.

Ratio review naplan

here are the notes from todays lesson

see if you can find other questions on bbc bitesize to practise

Algebraic Expressions

Algebra and its expressions has caused much stress amongst those starting out. Part of the problem is the overwelming language required to start with. Here are the notes our class did today to start to define the parts of expressions.

The references are from the textbook, for those who need to finish at home. Consider the link to BBC site again for practise in using expressions and their manipulation.
Check out the formula pages and activities.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/maths/algebra//

Directed Number notes

Here are the notes on directed numbers or integers.

have a look at the negative number skills on this webpage and try the test.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths/number/



Finance

This week we are looking at finance topics this week. Below is a link to a website that is worth exploring.

Consider some of the questions below when looking for information
1. What questions should you be asking when you open a bank account?
2. how do you pick the right product for you?
3. What types of loans are there?
4. What types of investments are there?
5. How can you spot a scam?

http://www.moneysmart.gov.au/

Welcome

Welcome to the maths blog for middle school classes. The space is to be used by members of the class to post their various activities and reflections of different work over the year. As a teacher I will be placing problems on the site on occasion for discussion