Year 10 Mathematics · Australian Curriculum v9
Expand, factorise and simplify expressions and solve equations algebraically, applying exponent laws involving products, quotients and powers of variables, and the distributive property
Content descriptor
Expand, factorise and simplify expressions and solve equations algebraically, applying exponent laws involving products, quotients and powers of variables, and the distributive property.
- Code
- AC9M10A01
- Year level
- Year 10
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Strand
- Algebra
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Learning intention
We are learning to expand, factorise and simplify expressions and solve equations algebraically, applying exponent laws involving products, quotients and powers of variables, and the distributive property.
Cloze sentence
Expand, factorise and simplify expressions and solve equations , applying exponent laws involving products, quotients and powers of variables, and the distributive property.
Related Year 10 Mathematics descriptors
- AC9M10A02Solve linear inequalities and simultaneous linear equations in 2 variables; interpret solutions graphically and communicate solutions in terms of the situation
- AC9M10A03Recognise the connection between algebraic and graphical representations of exponential relations and solve related exponential equations, using digital tools where appropriate
- AC9M10A04Use mathematical modelling to solve applied problems involving growth and decay, including financial contexts; formulate problems, choosing to apply linear, quadratic or exponential models; interpret solutions in terms of the situation; evaluate and modify models as necessary and report assumptions, methods and findings
- AC9M10A05Experiment with functions and relations using digital tools, making and testing conjectures and generalising emerging patterns
- AC9M10M01Solve problems involving the surface area and volume of composite objects using appropriate units
- AC9M10M02Interpret and use logarithmic scales in applied contexts involving small and large quantities and change
- AC9M10M03Solve practical problems applying Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry of right-angled triangles, including problems involving direction and angles of elevation and depression
- AC9M10M04Identify the impact of measurement errors on the accuracy of results in practical contexts
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What is AC9M10A01?
AC9M10A01 is a content descriptor in the Year 10 Mathematics curriculum (Australian Curriculum v9, Algebra strand). It asks students to expand, factorise and simplify expressions and solve equations algebraically, applying exponent laws involving products, quotients and powers of variables, and the distributive property.
What year level is AC9M10A01?
AC9M10A01 sits in the Year 10 Mathematics curriculum.
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