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Changing the Subject

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In some situations, it's just polite to change the subject. A short YouTube video describes how to solve literal equations for a specific variable, sometimes referred to as changing the subject in British classrooms. Young mathematicians view several examples before trying a few on their own.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Provide the worksheet as homework
Classroom Considerations
  • Scholars should be familiar with inverse operations
  • If using the associated worksheets, pupils should understand powers and roots
Pros
  • Includes a variety of problem types to consider
Cons
  • US learners may find the terminology confusing, as the intended audience is pupils studying for the GCSE
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