1. Paths in the Park
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To explore, construct and explain generalisations representing a relationship between two variables
Sample Success Criteria
- I can use manipulatives to model a pattern or relationship
- I can construct my own generalisation to represent a pattern or relationship
- I can explain my generalisation to another person
- I can write my generalisation using mathematical language
- I can use my generalisation to solve problems
- I can justify my solutions using a range of manipulatives
2. Garden Beds
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To explore, construct and explain generalisations representing relationships between two variables
- To understand and justify that there can be different ways of writing a generalisation
Sample Success Criteria
- I can model a problem using manipulatives and find a solution
- I can construct at least two generalisations to represent a pattern or relationship
- I can explain why these are valid in the context of the problem
- I can draw a graph of the relationship
- I can justify my solution using a variety of manipulatives
3. Snail Trail
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To complete a mathematical investigation involving variables
- To successfully apply a range of problem-solving strategies to a given task
Sample Success Criteria
- I can use a range of problem-solving strategies to help me solve a problem
- I can use materials to model a problem
- I can identify and justify which strategies are most useful
- I can complete a mathematical investigation involving variables
- I can justify my solution using a range of manipulatives
4. Chocolate Boxes
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To complete a mathematical investigation involving variables
- To successfully apply a range of problem-solving strategies to a given task
Sample Success Criteria
- I can use a range of problem-solving strategies to help me solve a problem
- I can model a problem using materials
- I can identify and justify which strategies are most useful
- I can justify my solution using a range of manipulatives