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Teaching Algebra for over 25 years. Regular Ed, Integrated, ESL/ELL, Special ED, Honors Copyrighted and Published Bracket Algebra Website:

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Bracket Algebra - Simplifying and Solving Bundle (All Lessons)

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For a quick overview of the The Bracket Method click here. You are purchasing the newest, revolutionary way to teach the foundation of algebra: simplifying and solving. This method does not use PEMDAS, and it has been proven successful for over 25 years in every type of class ( ELL/ESL, Integrated, Special Ed, Reg Ed, and Honors). Students actually get it! It uses consistent (unlike PEMDAS) rules, catchy verbal, visual and auditory cues. Once you see it, you won't believe how easy algebr

8th - 10th, Adult Education

Algebra, Order of Operations

Bracket Algebra - Solving Bundle (Lessons 9 - 14)

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You are buying the newest, and by far, the best method to teach Solving Equations.The Bracket Method - Solving Bundle - Unit 2 (Lessons 9 - 14)Warning: This Method Does NOT use PEMDASThis Bundle Includes:All Lesson Resources: Pack 9 - 14All PowerPoint Resources: 9 - 11Video Notes on YouTube Channel: Bracket Algebra Please visit our website for more information: https://www.bracketalgebra.com/

8th - 10th, Adult Education

Algebra, Algebra 2

Bracket Algebra: Lesson 4 - Distributing Multiplication

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In this chapter, students will learn the second type (and there is no other) of multiplication: distribution. It usually comes down to signs; so we emphasize them. There is also an emphasis is on the recognition of which type of multiplication is required. "How do you know if you should MASH or DISTRIBUTE"? This is the key to being great at order of operations. Video Notes on YouTube Channel: Bracket AlgebraWhat they will learn:How to recognize the difference in MASH or DistributeHow to distri

8th - 10th, Adult Education

Algebra, Order of Operations

Also included in: Bracket Algebra - Simplifying Bundle (Lessons 1 - 8)

Bracket Algebra: Lesson 11 - X on Both Sides (make one disappear)

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Bracket Algebra

In this chapter we focus on the second type of equations: when you see an x on both sides. This is all about recognition! We train the eyes to see X's on both side of the equal sign. If they do: "X on both sides, make 1 disappear"! This is drilled into their heads. Once it becomes second nature, they are all set. As they move on through the chapter, they will be asked to simplify (bracket) first. Bracket, X on both sides, Junk and Divide. Consistent steps: they will surprise you! Vid

8th - 10th, Adult Education

Algebra

Also included in: Bracket Algebra - Solving Bundle (Lessons 9 - 14)

Bracket Algebra: Lesson 8 - The Bracket Method (No more PEMDAS)

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Bracket Algebra

In this chapter, students will use everything they have learned to simplify any, and all types of expressions. They will never think about PEMDAS again, because they now know there is a better method: The Bracket Method. Three simple consistent rules: (1) Bracket terms; (2) Identify (Mash, Distribute, or Solo); (3) Clean-up. The method never changes. They have fun, catchy verbal, visual, and auditory cues; and they never, ever change their process. Video Notes on YouTube Channel: Bracket Alge

8th - 10th, Adult Education

Algebra, Order of Operations

Also included in: Bracket Algebra - Simplifying Bundle (Lessons 1 - 8)

Bracket Algebra: Lesson 7 - Combine Like Terms (Just Clean-up!)

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This is the chapter where students learn the last step of simplifying (the AS in PEMDAS): combine like terms. We call it "clean-up". Students will learn simply to add and subtract again. Keep it simple! This chapter does introduce them to combining terms that they have never seen before: radicals, cosines, sines, $, & ...anything they can write. The truth is, it doesn't matter what you combine, as long as it looks the same. **Video Notes on YouTube Channel: Bracket AlgebraWhat they will le

8th - 10th, Adult Education

Algebra, Order of Operations

Also included in: Bracket Algebra - Simplifying Bundle (Lessons 1 - 8)

Bracket Algebra: Lesson 6 - Exponents (Still MAsh)

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Bracket Algebra

This Chapter is a small "common sense" introduction to why exponents are used. REPEAT letters (multiplication). This chapter emphasizes the use of exponents within simplifying expressions: ie the Bracket Method. It is not an Alg 2 exponent chapter where they teach power to power, and negative exponent rules. This is simply taking the MAsh and Distributing rules to include the same variables. It is the students first real look at adding exponents when multiplying. MAsh stands for M - multipl

8th - 10th, Adult Education

Algebra, Order of Operations

Also included in: Bracket Algebra - Simplifying Bundle (Lessons 1 - 8)

Bracket Algebra: Lesson 5 - Bracket and Identify

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Bracket Algebra

This is the chapter where students learn to put it all together (The PEMD part of PEMDAS - for you PEMDAS people!). They will will learn how easy Order of Operations is if you use the Bracket Method. NO PEMDAS! (1) Bracket (from left to right) (2) Identify (Mash, Distribute or Solo); (3) then do it! This is where you really start to see kids who have struggled in previous math classes gain real confidence. Some will turn into "math geniuses" right before your eyes! **Video Notes on YouTube

8th - 10th, Adult Education

Algebra, Order of Operations

Also included in: Bracket Algebra - Simplifying Bundle (Lessons 1 - 8)

Bracket Algebra: Lesson 12 - Cross Multiply (a shortcut)

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In this chapter we introduce our first short cut: cross multiplication. Again, we emphasize recognition first. Once they recognize "one term on each side of the equal sign", then we show how nice cross multiplication is. Another tool in the math tool-belt. This process always ends up with the two type of equations we have been dealing with in the previous chapter: Junk and Divide, or X on both sides. Video Notes on YouTube Channel: Bracket AlgebraWhat they will learn:How to recognize w

8th - 10th, Adult Education

Algebra

Also included in: Bracket Algebra - Solving Bundle (Lessons 9 - 14)

Bracket Algebra: Lesson 10 - Simplify and Solve (Bracket, Junk & Divide)

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Bracket Algebra

In this chapter, students will put their simplifying skills and their solving skills together. This is the chapter where students gain confidence in solving large equations. It doesn't matter how long the equation is; as long as you can bracket (simplify). Video notes on YouTube Channel: Bracket AlgebraWhat they will learn:No matter how long an equation looks, after you bracket (simplify), 1 or 2 step equationHow to confidently solve multi-step equationsIncluded in this packVideo Notes (Opti

8th - 10th, Adult Education

Algebra

Also included in: Bracket Algebra - Solving Bundle (Lessons 9 - 14)

Bracket Algebra: Lesson 9 - Solving Equations: Junk and Divide

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This is the chapter that lays the foundation for all solving. Even at the advanced level, these fundamentals are the key. This chapter uses two words (which will stay with them for the rest of their math careers): Junk and Divide. Simple and consistent. This chapter strives for perfection. Video Notes on YouTube Channel: Bracket Algebra What they will learn:The key words to all basic solving: Junk and DivideHow to recognize "Junk" in an equationHow to perfectly solve all (simple) equation

8th - 10th, Adult Education

Algebra

Also included in: Bracket Algebra - Solving Bundle (Lessons 9 - 14)

Bracket Algebra: Lesson 14 - Get Y Alone (Prep for Linear Equations)

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This chapter is a prep for Linear Equations: specifically getting y alone. If you are planning on starting a graphing unit soon, this is a great chapter. Students will use the same key words to solve for y (as they have for x): "Junk and divide". At the end of the pack is an introduction to literal equations (which is a natural transition from getting y alone. Video Notes on YouTube Channel: Bracket AlgebraWhat they will learn:How to recognize a linear equation (two variables - we use x an

8th - 10th, Adult Education

Algebra, Graphing

Also included in: Bracket Algebra - Solving Bundle (Lessons 9 - 14)

Bracket Algebra: Lesson 13 - Solving Absolute Values (2 Sticks-2Equations)

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Bracket Algebra

This is for teachers who are looking to push there kids towards the next level. We use all of the tools we have learned to solve absolute value problems. The key is to recognize what is considered junk, and divide; and how to use those rules to i solate the absolute value symbols. Once this occurs, we simply say the obvious: "2 sticks...2 equations". I believe this is the gateway to the next level of solving: ie. radicals, trig, exponential. They all require isolating 1st! Video Notes on

8th - 10th, Adult Education

Algebra

Also included in: Bracket Algebra - Solving Bundle (Lessons 9 - 14)

Bracket Algebra: Lesson 3 - "MASH" multiplication

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Bracket Algebra

In the 3rd chapter, we start putting things together. After learning how to Bracket terms in Chapter 2, students will now learn how to multiply algebraic terms. It's as simple as "mash" potatoes. We use the word MASH as a visual, verbal, and auditory cue of what to do, when things are "mashed" together. They love it...and they think they are turning into math geniuses. **Video Notes on YouTube Channel: Bracket Algebra (Just hit the play button!)What they will learn:How to multiply (MASH)

8th - 10th, Adult Education

Algebra, Math, Order of Operations

Also included in: Bracket Algebra - Simplifying Bundle (Lessons 1 - 8)

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Experience

Teaching Algebra for over 25 years. Regular Ed, Integrated, ESL/ELL, Special ED, Honors Copyrighted and Published Bracket Algebra Website:

Teaching style

Emphasize the Fundamentals..with humor. Show them, use fun visual, verbal and auditory cues, and practice. Challenge them with big problems, and let them see how great they can be. PEMDAS has never been effective! So I developed a method to teach "order of operations" without all the convoluted rules; without searching the entire expression for specifics. This new approach uses a simple, left to right sequence. Consistent, solid rules. Uses verbal, visual, and auditory cues for recall

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My own education history

I attended the Air Force Academy right out of high school. After a successful first year, I changed course, and headed to Brown University, where I earned my BA in Business Economics. Moved to Colorado, and knew I wanted to teach and coach. It is at Colorado University where I received my Teaching Certificate. While teaching in Colorado, I earned my Masters in Education Administration from the University of Phoenix.

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Since 1994, I've been teaching math and coaching Football/Track/Speed-Strength.I started in Colorado at Centaurus High School where the Bracket Method was created. Then I moved over to Monarch High School, where I started formalizing the method. After 8 years in Colorado, I went back home to teach in my hometown at Kingston High School. It was here I developed the Bracket Algebra Curriculum, copyrighted and published the workbook, created the website, and continue to share this method with other teachers all over the county. New York Kingston High School