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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor trinomials using algebra tiles and blocks. For this algebra lesson, students complete a trinomials station activity. They work backwords to find their answers and discuss their steps in a group.
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Modeling Two Step Equations

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study linear equations. Using algebra tiles, they model solving two-step linear equations. They discuss inverse operations, demonstrate solutions and justify answers. Given worksheets, students solve real world problems.
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Integer Algebraic Addition

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students use algebra tiles to solve linear equations with integer solutions. In this algebra lesson plan, students use the additive inverse and the zero pair concept.
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Tile Patterns that Grow

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore how a pattern built with square tiles grows and describe the change from stage to stage. They predict later stages of a tile design sequence and create math equations related to the growth of tile designs.
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Visualiziing Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use visuals and words to solve equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students observe the necessary steps needed to add, subtract,multiply and divide to solve an equation. They graph their solution using the TI calculator.
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The New Texas Two-Step

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders work with mathematical expressions by interpreting, analyzing and problem solving with them. In this two step algebraic problem solving activity, 6th graders use algebra tiles to solve equations.
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Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2009

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate linear equations through models. In this algebra lesson, students investigate solving one and two step equations. Review solving a basic equation before starting this assignment.
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Balanced Or Unbalanced

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use physical models and graphs in order to solve problems that have their origin in the real world that require algebraic thinking. The words are changed into equations and inequalities in order to be solved. This requires...
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Writing Number Sentences

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice writing number sentences. After reading real world problems, they describe the same situation by writing a number sentence. Students use algebra tiles, or counters, to demonstrate the use zero pairs in solving...
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Using Tiles to Solve Word Problems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars solve problems using equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the correct symbols and steps when solving word problems. They graph their lines and analyze the slope using tiles.
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Love Algebra?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, while in the computer lab, access a web site to help them utilize manipulatives of cups and tiles to develop the skills necessary to understand multi-step equations. They assess the relationship between cups and tiles and...
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Multiplying Polynomials

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students investigate polynomials. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve problems dealing with multiplication of polynomials by using the distributive property and the FOIL method. Students also describe how...
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Polynomials

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders classify and solve polynomials. They use algebra tiles to add or subtract polynomials. Students solve the area of specific rectangles using algebra tiles. Students identify coefficients and classify polynomials.
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Patterns

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify patterns in equations. In this algebra lesson, students write equations of problems with recurring patterns. They relate and model real life situation using functions.
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners factor trinomials using patterns and their TI to graph their results and make predictions through this lesson. This is accomplished by solving quadratic equations through FOIL and algebra tiles.
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Factoring

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders factor equations and find prime numbers. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders find the factors and prime factors of a number using multiples and relatively prime numbers.
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners factor trinomials. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different integers making up the trinomial and use the special pattern to factor them. They continue to model the equations and how to factor correctly.
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Relationships Round Robin

For Teachers 7th
Mathematics is all about patterns. Young mathematicians analyze geometric patterns to write algebraic expressions. They use the expressions to predict future stages of the patterns.
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Visualizing Integers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create visuals on the TI Calculator to solve problems. In this algebra instructional activity, students perform basic operations with integers. They add, subtract, multiply and divide.
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Patterns and Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate patterns and functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students examine the repetition of integers and objects. They create formulas for the repetition and identify them as function using equations.
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Is the System Fair?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate shapes and patterns. In this algebra lesson, students move from concrete to abstract understanding of shapes and concepts. They use variable to identify the unknown.
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Polynomial Multiplication

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students review information about how to multiply polynomials and then work in pairs to complete a worksheet. They use graphing calculations to help them solve their math problems.
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Cartesian Coordinate System

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the Cartesian coordinate plane and plot points on the graph. They interpret coordinates for a point from the graph and give the ratio of rise over run for slope.
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Perimeters, Patterns, and Conjectures

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover patterns and write conjectures relating to perimeters and polygons. Working in cooperative learning groups, they use manipulatives and graphic organizers to solve problems then answer a series of questions in which they...