Mathematics – Number and Algebra: Levels 7 – 10A
Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 Level 10A
Number and Algebra
Number and place value
Investigate index notation and represent whole numbers as Use index notation with numbers to establish the index laws with
products of powers of prime numbers positive integral indices and the zero index
Carry out the four operations with rational numbers and integers,
Investigate and use square roots of perfect square numbers using efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate
digital technologies and make estimates for these computations
Apply the associative, commutative and distributive laws to aid
mental and written computation and make estimates for these
computations
Compare, order, add and subtract integers
Real numbers
Compare fractions using equivalence. Locate and represent Solve problems involving direct proportion. Explore the
Define rational and irrational numbers and perform operations
positive and negative fractions and mixed numbers on a number Investigate terminating and recurring decimals relationship between graphs and equations corresponding to Solve simple problems involving inverse proportion
with surds and fractional indices
line simple rate problems
Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions, Use the definition of a logarithm to establish and apply the laws
Investigate the concept of irrational numbers, including π Apply index laws to numerical expressions with integer indices
including those with unrelated denominators of logarithms and investigate logarithmic scales in measurement
Solve problems involving the use of percentages, including
Multiply and divide fractions and decimals using efficient written
percentage increases and decreases and percentage error, with Express numbers in scientific notation
strategies and digital technologies
and without digital technologies
Solve a range of problems involving rates and ratios, including
Express one quantity as a fraction of another, with and without
distance-time problems for travel at a constant speed, with and
the use of digital technologies
without digital technologies
Round decimals to a specified number of decimal places
Connect fractions, decimals and percentages and carry out
simple conversions
Find percentages of quantities and express one quantity as a
percentage of another, with and without digital technologies
Recognise and solve problems involving simple ratios
Money and financial mathematics
Investigate and calculate 'best buys', with and without digital Solve problems involving profit and loss, with and without digital Connect the compound interest formula to repeated applications
Solve problems involving simple interest
technologies technologies of simple interest using appropriate digital technologies
Patterns and algebra
Introduce the concept of variables as a way of representing Extend and apply the distributive law to the expansion of Extend and apply the index laws to variables, using positive Factorise algebraic expressions by taking out a common Investigate the concept of a polynomial and apply the factor and
numbers using letters algebraic expressions integer indices and the zero index algebraic factor remainder theorems to solve problems
Apply the distributive law to the expansion of algebraic
Create algebraic expressions and evaluate them by substituting Devise and use algorithms and simulations to solve
Factorise algebraic expressions by identifying numerical factors expressions, including binomials, and collect like terms where Simplify algebraic products and quotients using index laws
a given value for each variable mathematical problems
appropriate
Extend and apply the laws and properties of arithmetic to Apply the four operations to simple algebraic fractions with
Simplify algebraic expressions involving the four operations Apply set structures to solve real-world problems
algebraic terms and expressions numerical denominators
Design and implement mathematical algorithms using a simple Use algorithms and related testing procedures to identify and Expand binomial products and factorise monic quadratic
general purpose programming language correct errors expressions using a variety of strategies
Substitute values into formulas to determine an unknown and re-
arrange formulas to solve for a particular term
Implement algorithms using data structures in a general-purpose
programming language
Linear and non-linear relationships
Given coordinates, plot points on the Cartesian plane, and find Plot linear relationships on the Cartesian plane with and without Find the distance between two points located on a Cartesian Solve problems involving linear equations, including those Describe, interpret and sketch parabolas, hyperbolas, circles and
coordinates for a given point the use of digital technologies plane using a range of strategies, including graphing software derived from formulas exponential functions and their transformations
Find the midpoint and gradient of a line segment (interval) on the
Solve linear equations using algebraic and graphical techniques. Solve linear inequalities and graph their solutions on a number
Solve simple linear equations Cartesian plane using a range of strategies, including graphing Solve simple exponential equations
Verify solutions by substitution line
software
Investigate, interpret and analyse graphs from real life data, Plot graphs of non-linear real life data with and without the use of Sketch linear graphs using the coordinates of two points and Solve simultaneous linear equations, using algebraic and Apply understanding of polynomials to sketch a range of curves
including consideration of domain and range digital technologies, and interpret and analyse these graphs solve linear equations graphical techniques including using digital technology and describe the features of these curves from their equation
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Mathematics – Number and Algebra: Levels 7 – 10A
Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 Level 10A
Factorise monic and non-monic quadratic expressions and solve
Graph simple non-linear relations with and without the use of Solve problems involving gradients of parallel and perpendicular
a wide range of quadratic equations derived from a variety of
digital technologies and solve simple related equations lines
contexts
Explore the connection between algebraic and graphical
Use function notation to describe the relationship between
representations of relations such as simple quadratic, reciprocal,
dependent and independent variables in modelling contexts
circle and exponential, using digital technology as appropriate
Solve simultaneous equations using systematic guess-check-
Solve linear equations involving simple algebraic fractions
and-refine with digital technology
Solve simple quadratic equations using a range of strategies
Solve equations using systematic guess-check-and-refine with
digital technology
Achievement Standard
Students solve problems involving the order, addition and Students use efficient mental and written strategies to make Students apply the index laws using integer indices to variables Students recognise the connection between simple and
subtraction of integers. They make the connections between estimates and carry out the four operations with integers, and and numbers, express numbers in scientific notation, solve compound interest. They solve problems involving linear
whole numbers and index notation and the relationship between apply the index laws to whole numbers. They identify and problems involving very small and very large numbers, and equations and inequalities, quadratic equations and pairs of
perfect squares and square roots. They solve problems involving describe rational and irrational numbers in context. Students check the order of magnitude of calculations. They solve simultaneous linear equations and related graphs, with and
all four operations with fractions, decimals, percentages and their estimate answers and solve everyday problems involving profit problems involving simple interest. Students use the distributive without the use of digital technology. Students substitute into
equivalences, and express fractions in their simplest form. and loss rates, ratios and percentages, with and without the use law to expand algebraic expressions, including binomial formulas, find unknown values, manipulate linear algebraic
Students compare the cost of items to make financial decisions, of digital technology. They simplify a variety of algebraic expressions, and simplify a range of algebraic expressions. They expressions, expand binomial expressions and factorise monic
with and without the use of digital technology. They make simple expressions and connect expansion and factorisation of linear find the distance between two points on the Cartesian plane and and simple non-monic quadratic expressions, with and without
estimates to judge the reasonableness of results. Students use expressions. Students solve linear equations and graph linear the gradient and midpoint of a line segment using a range of the use of digital technology. They represent linear, quadratic
variables to represent arbitrary numbers and connect the laws relationships on the Cartesian plane. strategies including the use of digital technology. Students and exponential functions numerically, graphically and
and properties of number to algebra and substitute numbers into sketch and draw linear and non-linear relations, solve simple algebraically, and use them to model situations and solve
algebraic expressions. They assign ordered pairs to given points related equations and explain the relationship between the practical problems.
on the Cartesian plane and interpret and analyse graphs of graphical and symbolic forms, with and without the use of digital
relations from real data. Students develop simple linear models technology.
for situations, make predictions based on these models, solve
related equations and check their solutions.
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