Students demonstrate different algebraic equations using Borenson's HANDS-ON EQUATIONS materials; students work in a cooperative group of three to solve algebraic equations with roles assigned for manipulator, recorder, and checker.

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Grades:

3rd - 8th

Students solve simple algebra problems involving negative numbers and multiple mathematical functions.

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Grades:

8th - 10th

Students develop algebraic equations to solve problems involving farm animals. They watch a video, use manipulatives to determine the number of birds and pigs on the farm, and create original problems for their classmates to solve.

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Grades:

4th - 6th

Students revise their Algebra plays. They collaborate in small groups to work on different aspects of the play and report to the class. They make modifications to their plans and review the Musical Rubric to incorporate the concepts they have learned.

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Grades:

9th - 10th

Students assess how algebra, telescopes, space exploration and optics are so important in astronomy. They encounter studies on the Hubble Space Telescope, Hubble Deep Field and how algebra helps to determine the effects of contamination on Hubble's optics. Students are introduced to the development of the Next Generation Space Telescope.

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Grades:

6th - 9th