Building self confidence in maths

This is how learners are using Literacy and Teaching Strategies to gain confidence

with NCEA L1 Linear Algebra.

Step 1 - Understand the criteria for achievement

ACHIEVED	Form equations Solve equations (line graph) Substitute
MERIT	Interpret data(in context)
EXCELLENCE	Create and solve your own equation
Literacy Strategy:	Teaching Strategy
Chunking 3 Level Guide Achieved - Read on the line Merit - Read between the lines Excellence - Read beyond the lines	Forming equations: Look for secret words: each, every, single, one, per; that number gets the letter Solving equations: =sum( Interpreting data: Colour code cheapest prices and explain in context

Step 2 - Read the contextual question

Dominoes is selling pizzas for $8 each and delivery costs are $5. Their competitor,

Pizza Hut has a $3 delivery charge and each pizza is sold for $10.50.

Step 3 - Use a Literacy Strategy

Chunking: Dominoes has 2 numbers linked to it,  $8 and $5

                Pizza Hut has 2 numbers linked to it,  $3 and $10.50

Step 4 - Use a Teaching Strategy

Look for secret words in the contextual task; that number gets the letter

Dominoes,  $8 each, so 8 gets the letter and 5 does not

Pizza Hut, each pizza  $10.50, so 10.50 gets the letter and 3 does not

Step 5 - Form an equation based on Step 4 Teaching Strategy

Dominoes: Cost = 8p + 5

Pizza Hut: Cost = 10.50p + 3