Math Games

Year 7 - Developing numerical reasoning

Standard 7.REI.1.1 - Form an equation from a word problem, then use guess and check to find the numbers that satisfy the equation.

Included Skills:

Identify processes and connections
• Learners are able to:
- transfer mathematical skills across the curriculum in a variety of contexts and everyday situations
- select, trial and evaluate a variety of possible approaches and break complex problems into a series of tasks
- prioritise and organise the relevant steps needed to complete the task or reach a solution
- choose an appropriate mental or written strategy and know when it is appropriate to use a calculator
- use a scientific calculator to carry out calculations effectively and efficiently using the available range of function keys
- identify, measure or obtain required information to complete the task
- identify what further information might be required and select what information is most appropriate
- select appropriate mathematics and techniques to use
- estimate and visualise size when measuring and use the correct units
- develop and evaluate mathematical strategies and ideas creatively
- consider connections between mathematical skills and contextualise these within extended tasks