Introduce your students to algebraic thinking with this clear, beginner‑friendly resource on using letters to represent numbers.

Perfect for Grades 6–8, this pack helps students understand variables, pronumerals, and equivalent expressions through scaffolded worksheets and digital activities.

Grades: 6th to 8th

What’s Included

• Printable PDF worksheets (flipbook size)

• Google Slides student activities

• Easel by TPT version

• Full answer keys

• Beginner‑friendly explanations and worked examples

Skills Covered

• Understanding variables/pronumerals

• Representing numbers using letters

• Recognising and generating equivalent expressions

• Applying properties of operations

Why Teachers Love It

✔ Clear, step‑by‑step structure

✔ Perfect for whole‑class instruction, homework, revision, or intervention

✔ Supports mixed‑ability classrooms

✔ Ready to use — no prep required

Also comply with:

Australian Curriculum

Year 7

• AC9M7A01 – Represent numbers using variables; create algebraic expressions.
• AC9M7A02 – Apply algebraic conventions and properties of operations.

Year 8

• AC9M8A01 – Extend and apply understanding of algebraic expressions.
• AC9M8A02 – Simplify and manipulate algebraic expressions.

NSW Syllabus (Stage 4)

• MA4‑6NA – Uses algebraic techniques to simplify and manipulate algebraic expressions.
• Stage 4 Algebra
• Introduce pronumerals
• Write and evaluate algebraic expressions
• Use properties of operations to simplify expressions

KS3 Algebra

• Use and interpret algebraic notation
• Understand and use variables and expressions
• Simplify and manipulate algebraic expressions
• Apply the properties of operations

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