Just because one integer is larger than another doesn't mean it will make sense right away. Go beyond note taking and show learners, through the use of algebra tiles and a Four-Pan Algebra Balance, how the numbers relate to one...

This comprehensive unit investigates transformations of quadratics, having learners follow "Optima" through the development and growth of her quilting business. Deftly weaving the story into the mathematical mechanics, the unit gives...

This fabulous resource is a must-have for any algebra teacher's arsenal of lessons. Developing the idea of equations and use of variables from basic physical scenarios, learners gain valuable intuition in the structure and meaning of...

Inquiry-based learning and investigations form the basis of a deep understanding of quadratic functions in a very thorough unit plan.  Learners develop recursive and closed methods for representing real-life situations,...

There's nothing negative about this mini-unit on integers! Engaging young mathematicians in a series of hands-on activities and collaborative learning opportunities, this resource offers an excellent way to introduce your class...

Includes lesson, practice exercise, and teacher resource on how to factor quadratic equations. You'll find examples for using the factoring and graphing methods for solving, a twelve-question quiz with hints and answers, and a suggested...

This resource discusses the use of manipulatives in the study of Algebra. The author sees benefits in symbol manipulation to enrich understanding, in geometric interpretation strengthening the connection to other parts of mathematics,...

A lesson, practice exercise, and teacher resource to help you plan classroom instruction on completing the square. Lesson contains steps to completing the square and two step-by-step examples; practice exercise is a five-question quiz...

A wealth of material to supplement classroom instruction on factoring of polynomials. Lessons offer methods and guidelines for factoring as well as examples; practice exercises allow students to begin testing their factoring skills; and...

From pulling out the common factors of a polynomial to giving hints on how to factor a trinomial that does not have a leading coefficient of 1, a comprehensive tutorial for factoring polynomials is given as well as practice, interactive...

Model with algebra tiles to generate equivalent expressions. This video focuses on visualizing the distributive property.