Algebra I: The Play

Math is fun with algebra tiles! Young mathematicians explore eight expressions involving the distributive property and use algebra tiles to expand simple expressions. The resource is perfect for both guided and independent practice.

Discover how algebra tiles can help in dividing polynomials. Pupils watch as instructors demonstrate how to use algebra tiles to solve problems involving the division of a quadratic expression by a linear expression. Once they get the...

Do your classes truly understand the distributive property? Use a demonstrative lesson to represent the distributive property in various ways. Learners solidify understanding by creating a geometric pattern for distributive...

Young analysts use real (provided) data from a class's test scores to practice using statistical tools. Not only do learners calculate measures of center and spread (including mean, median, deviation, and IQ range), but...

Looking to review solving systems of equations algebraically? An educational slideshow presentation explains the methods of elimination and substitution, works through example problems, and provides practice problems. 

Provide your algebra class with some review of rational expressions in this video. Sal uses several sample problems to demonstrate the process, and his explanations are clear and easy to follow.

Focusing on the intuitive nature of algebra and factoring, Sal demonstrates how to factor quadratic equations efficiently. This video would be great to show in class after a lecture on quadratics or to assign in a computer lab (or...

Stating that "the fun thing about algebra is that you can always check your answer," Sal demonstrates the simplest ways to solve several algebraic equations. He specifies that viewers should focus on the steps he's taking and why he's...

Show your mathematicians how to multiply radicals simply and clearly. The presenter uses a whiteboard to multiply the numbers outside the radicals and the numbers inside the radicals, breaking down the square root of 18 and simplifying...

Do the keep, change, flip dance. The resource shows that the division of algebraic fractions follows the same rules as dividing numerical fractions. Pupils understand that if they can multiply rational expressions, they can divide...