Level 2 Algebra and graphs
Modelling a test drive
Students fit functions to graphs (linear and quadratic). They compare models and comment on their suitability
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Road tunnel
This activity is about using graphical and algebraic methods to solve problems in real contexts that can be modelled using quadratic expressions. There are different uses depending on student needs.
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Hire a coach
Introducing linear graphs: this shows how to draw a graph using formulae in Excel. The activities then introduce the concepts of gradient and intercept, and ask students to relate these to the values in the formula and the initial information.
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Graphs Excel 2003 (49 KB) Graphs Excel 2007 (23 KB)
Student 2003 (848 KB) Student 2003 pdf (832 KB)
Student 2007 (597 KB) Student 2007 pdf (815 KB)
Teacher notes Word (207 KB) Teacher notes pdf (457 KB)
Factor cards
Learners practise expanding brackets and/or factorising quadratic expressions.
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Hot water tank: formulae
Students learn to substitute values into formulae, and to use a calculator to evaluate expressions.
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Goldfish bowl: rearrange formulae
Students practise rearranging formulae. There is a worksheet for individual work, or a set of cards for group work to develop this skill.
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Plumbers' prices
Introduces simultaneous equations and their solution using a graph. The worksheet gives instructions for drawing graphs using formulae in Excel and solving simple simultaneous equations by finding the point of intersection.
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Graphs (49 KB)
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Student pdf (832 KB)
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Speed and distance
Students explore the idea that the area under speed-time graphs can be used to find the distance travelled.
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Student sheets pdf (693 KB)
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Teacher notes pdf (510 KB)
Road test
Students use acceleration and braking data from a car road test to draw graphs.Students then interpret the graphs and make predictions about values which have not been plotted.
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Spreadsheet graphs
This activity introduces the shape and main features of proportional, linear, inverse proportional, and quadratic graphs.
Student sheets for Excel 2003 (213 KB)
Student sheets for Excel 2003 pdf (745 KB)
Student sheets for Excel 2007 (308 KB)
Student sheets for Excel 2007 pdf (775 KB)
Teacher notes Word (181 KB) Teacher notes pdf (579 KB)
Large and small
This activity introduces standard form and shows students how to use it in real life contexts.
Slides LARGE FILE SIZE (3.3 MB)
Student sheets Word (557 KB)
Student sheets pdf (638 KB)
Teacher notes Word (81 KB)
Teacher notes pdf (457 KB)
Linear graphs
An introduction to linear graphs, leading to the link between the constants in the standard form of the equation (y = mx + c) and the gradient and position of the line.
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Teacher notes Word (158 KB) Teacher notes pdf (461 KB)
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