Learning Content

A1 🌍 Number Explorer

How Number Systems Work

Connecting Base Blocks and place value tables, starting with familiar Dienes' Blocks (Base 10).

  • Base 10
  • Base 2
  • Base 3
  • All Bases

A2 🧱 Algebra Builder

How Numbers Become Algebra

Connecting 1D (vector and number line), 2D (area and Dynamic Algebra Tiles) and 3D (volume and Dynamic Algebra Blocks) models with algebraic notation.

  • Algebraic Notation

A3 🔤 Algebra Translator

How Algebra Is Written

Connecting Dynamic Algebra Tiles to algebraic manipulation.

  • Variables, Terms and Expressions
  • Like Terms

A4 🔄 Variable Detective

Substitution

Connecting vector models for displacement on a number line and Dynamic Algebra Tiles using zero pairs. Representing algebraic notation with 1D and 2D dynamic variable models.

  • Four Operations with Negative Numbers
  • Substitution

A5 🕵️ Equation Investigator

Solving Equations

Representing equations using balance models and dynamic vector models.

  • One Step Equations
  • Two Step Equations

A6 📏 Measurement Engineer

Perimeter Problems

Connecting dynamic perimeter model with expressions and equations.

  • Form Expressions
  • Substitution
  • Form and Solve Equations

A7 🔨 Law Maker

Expanding and Factorise Single Brackets

Connecting dynamic array and area models with the grid model and brackets.

  • The Distributive Law with Number
  • The Distributive Law with Algebra

A8 📐 Area Architect

Expanding Two Brackets

Connecting area models and Dynamic Algebra Tiles with the grid model and column method.

  • Multiplication Methods with Whole Numbers and Decimals
  • Expanding Two Brackets with Number
  • Expanding Two Brackets with Algebra
  • Perfect Squares

A9 🧊 3D Designer

Expanding Three Brackets

Connecting Dynamic Algebra Blocks with the grid method and column method.

  • Building Cuboids
  • Expand Three Brackets