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The Potluck Paint Company

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Purpose: 

This is a level 3 algebra strand activity from the Figure It Out series.

Achievement Objectives:

Achievement Objective: Record and interpret additive and simple multiplicative strategies, using words, diagrams, and symbols, with an understanding of equality.

Specific Learning Outcomes: 

use algebraic symbols in equations

Required Resource Materials: 
FIO, Level 3, Algebra, The Potluck Paint Company, page 24
water-based paints
paint pots
classmate
stick or something to mix your paints with
Activity: 

This activity is a fun way to develop students’ confidence and familiarity with algebraic notation.
Students should recognise that y, r, and b stand for the three primary colours yellow, red, and blue respectively.
Check that students understand how to use the notation correctly and realise that “2r” means two squirts of red and “y” means one squirt of yellow.


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