algebra! its not hard; in fact, its child play dr. helen b. luster math consultant author
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Algebra! It’s NOT Hard; in Fact, It’s Child Play
Dr. Helen B. Luster
Math Consultant
Author
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Workshop Overview
To assist mathematics teachers in teaching algebra concepts to their students in a way that makes algebra child’s play.
To empower teachers to understand and use manipulatives to reinforce algebraic concepts.
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Objectives
Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for introducing algebraic concepts early and concretely.
Demonstrate an understanding of effective training with manipulatives.
Experience the “teacher-as-a-coach” mode of instruction.
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Why Manipulatives
Manipulatives used to enhance student understanding of subject traditionally taught at symbolic level.
Provide access to symbol manipulation for students with weak number sense.
Provide geometric interpretation of symbol manipulation.
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Support cooperative learning, improve discourse in classroom by giving students objects to think with and talk about.
When I listen, I hear. When I see, I remember. But when I do, I understand.
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Activities
If-then Cards Modeling Number Puzzles Expressions Lab Greatest Sum Solving Equations Sorting
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Let’s Do Algebra Tiles
Written by David McReynolds & Noel Villarreal
Edited by Helen Luster
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Algebra Tiles
Algebra tiles can be used to model operations involving integers.
Let the small yellow square represent +1 and the small red square (the flip-side) represent -1.
The yellow and red squares are additive inverses of each other.
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Zero Pairs
Called zero pairs because they are additive inverses of each other.
When put together, they cancel each other out to model zero.
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Addition of Integers
Addition can be viewed as “combining”.
Combining involves the forming and removing of all zero pairs.
For each of the given examples, use algebra tiles to model the addition.
Draw pictorial diagrams which show the modeling.
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Addition of Integers
(+3) + (+1) =
(-2) + (-1) =
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Addition of Integers
(+3) + (-1) =
(+4) + (-4) =
After students have seen many examples of addition, have them formulate rules.
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Subtraction of Integers
Subtraction can be interpreted as “take-away.”
Subtraction can also be thought of as “adding the opposite.”
For each of the given examples, use algebra tiles to model the subtraction.
Draw pictorial diagrams which show the modeling process.
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Subtraction of Integers
(+5) – (+2) =
(-4) – (-3) =
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Subtracting Integers
(+3) – (-5)
(-4) – (+1)
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Subtracting Integers
(+3) – (-3)
Try These (+4) – (+3) (-5) – (-2) (-2) – (+6)
After students have seen many examples, have them formulate rules for integer subtraction.
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Multiplication of Integers
Integer multiplication builds on whole number multiplication.
Use concept that the multiplier serves as the “counter” of sets needed.
For the given examples, use the algebra tiles to model the multiplication. Identify the multiplier or counter.
Draw pictorial diagrams which model the multiplication process.
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Example
(+4)(+5)
means 4 sets of +5
Counter (Multiplier)
Number of items in the set
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Example
(+4)(-5)
means 4 sets of -5
Counter (Multiplier)
Number of items in the set
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Example
(-4)(+5)
Since the counter is negative and negative means opposite. This example will translate as 4 sets of +5 and take the opposite of the answer.
Counter (Multiplier)
Number of items in the set
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Example
(-4)(-5) Since the counter is negative and negative
means opposite. This example will translate as 4 sets of -5 and take the opposite of the answer.
Counter (Multiplier)
Number of items in the set
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Multiplication of Integers
The counter indicates how many rows to make. It has this meaning if it is positive.
(+2)(+3) =
(+3)(-4) =
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Multiplication of Integers
If the counter is negative it will mean “take the opposite.”
(-2)(+3)
(-3)(-1)
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Multiplication of Integers
After students have seen many examples, have them formulate rules for integer multiplication.
Have students practice applying rules abstractly with larger integers.
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Division of Integers
Like multiplication, division relies on the concept of a counter.
Divisor serves as counter since it indicates the number of rows to create.
For the given examples, use algebra tiles to model the division. Identify the divisor or counter. Draw pictorial diagrams which model the process.
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Division of Integers
(+6)/(+2) =
(-8)/(+2) =
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Division of Integers
A negative divisor will mean “take the opposite of.” (flip-over)
(+10)/(-2) =
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Division of Integers
(-12)/(-3) =
After students have seen many examples, have them formulate rules.
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Solving Equations
Algebra tiles can be used to explain and justify the equation solving process. The development of the equation solving model is based on two ideas.
Variables can be isolated by using zero pairs.
Equations are unchanged if equivalent amounts are added to each side of the equation.
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Solving Equations
Use any rectangle as X and the red rectangle (flip-side) as –X (the opposite of X).
X + 2 = 3
2X – 4 = 8
2X + 3 = X – 5
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Solving Equations
X + 2 = 3
Try This problem
2X – 4 = 8
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Solving Equations
2X + 3 = X – 5
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Distributive Property
Use the same concept that was applied with multiplication of integers, think of the first factor as the counter.
The same rules apply.
3(X+2) Three is the counter, so we need
three rows of (X+2)
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Distributive Property
3(X + 2)
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Distributive Property
-3(X + 2)
Try These Problems 3(X – 4) -2(X + 2) -3(X – 2)
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Modeling Polynomials
Algebra tiles can be used to model expressions.
Aid in the simplification of expressions.
Add, subtract, multiply, divide, or factor polynomials.
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Modeling Polynomials
Let the blue square represent x2, the green rectangle xy, and the yellow square y2. The red square (flip-side of blue) represents –x2, the red rectangle (flip-side of green) –xy, and the small red square (flip-side of yellow) –y2.
As with integers, the red shapes and their corresponding flip-sides form a zero pair.
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Modeling Polynomials
Represent each of the following with algebra tiles, draw a pictorial diagram of the process, then write the symbolic expression.
2x2
4xy
3y2
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Modeling Polynomials
2x2
4xy
3y2
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Modeling Polynomials
3x2 + 5y2
-2xy -3x2 – 4xy Textbooks do not always use x and y.
Use other variables in the same format. Model these expressions.
-a2 + 2ab 5p2 – 3pq + q2
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More Polynomials
Would not present previous material and this information on the same day.
Let the blue square represent x2 and the large red square (flip-side) be –x2.
Let the green rectangle represent x and the red rectangle (flip-side) represent –x.
Let yellow square represent 1 and the small red square (flip-side) represent –1.
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More Polynomials
Represent each of the given expressions with algebra tiles.
Draw a pictorial diagram of the process.
Write the symbolic expression.
x + 4
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More Polynomials
2x + 3
4x – 2
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More Polynomials
Use algebra tiles to simplify each of the given expressions. Combine like terms. Look for zero pairs. Draw a diagram to represent the process.
Write the symbolic expression that represents each step.
2x + 4 + x + 2
-3x + 1 + x + 3
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More Polynomials
2x + 4 + x + 2
-3x + 1 + x + 3
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More Polynomials
3x + 1 – 2x + 4
This process can be used with problems containing x2.
(2x2 + 5x – 3) + (-x2 + 2x + 5)
(2x2 – 2x + 3) – (3x2 + 3x – 2)
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Substitution
Algebra tiles can be used to model substitution. Represent original expression with tiles. Then replace each rectangle with the appropriate tile value. Combine like terms.
3 + 2x let x = 4
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Substitution
3 + 2x let x = 4
3 + 2x let x = -4
3 – 2x let x = 4
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Multiplying Polynomials
(x + 2)(x + 3)
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Multiplying Polynomials
(x – 1)(x +4)
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Multiplying Polynomials
(x + 2)(x – 3)
(x – 2)(x – 3)
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Factoring Polynomials
Algebra tiles can be used to factor polynomials. Use tiles and the frame to represent the problem.
Use the tiles to fill in the array so as to form a rectangle inside the frame.
Be prepared to use zero pairs to fill in the array.
Draw a picture.
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Factoring Polynomials
3x + 3
2x – 6
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Factoring Polynomials
x2 + 6x + 8
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Factoring Polynomials
x2 – 5x + 6
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Factoring Polynomials
x2 – x – 6
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Factoring Polynomials
x2 + x – 6
x2 – 1
x2 – 4
2x2 – 3x – 2
2x2 + 3x – 3
-2x2 + x + 6
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Dividing Polynomials
Algebra tiles can be used to divide polynomials.
Use tiles and frame to represent problem. Dividend should form array inside frame. Divisor will form one of the dimensions (one side) of the frame.
Be prepared to use zero pairs in the dividend.
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Dividing Polynomials
x2 + 7x +6 x + 1 2x2 + 5x – 3 x + 3 x2 – x – 2 x – 2 x2 + x – 6 x + 3
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Dividing Polynomials
x2 + 7x +6
x + 1
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Conclusion
“Polynomials are unlike the other “numbers” students learn how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. They are not “counting” numbers. Giving polynomials a concrete reference (tiles) makes them real.”
David A. Reid, Acadia University
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Conclusion
Algebra tiles can be made using the Ellison (die-cut) machine.
On-line reproducible can be found by doing a search for algebra tiles.
The TEKS that emphasize using algebra tiles are:
Grade 7: 7.1(C), 7.2(C)
Algebra I: c.3(B), c.4(B), d.2(A)
Algebra II: c.2(E)
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Conclusion
The Dana Center has several references to using algebra tiles in their Clarifying Activities. That site can be reached using: http://www.tenet.edu/teks/math/clarifying/
Another way to get to the Clarifying Activities is by using the Dana Center’s Math toolkit. That site is:
http://www.mathtekstoolkit.org
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