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This lesson guides students through how to factorize trinomials using algebra tiles to develop their conceptual understanding. Since using algebra tiles my students have really started to understand how and why we proceed with our algebraic methods. This lesson uses the box method of factorising, which builds on my expanding brackets lessons where the box method is first introduced. it is a nice way to visualise factorising and model with algebra tiles. The lesson starts with greatest commo

A good settler class for those who need regular numeracy practice. This resources was designed for students with very weak numeracy skills as a longer task to start the lesson. A selections of 10 questions, 4 days a week for 17 weeks. Topics include: AdditionHalving/DoublingSubtraction Multiplication FactsMultiplying and dividing by 10, 100, 1000Division factsAnswers are included.

Introductory lesson on solving systems of linear equations by elimination using algebra tiles. This lesson was designed to help students visualize and conceptually understand how to eliminate variables when solving two linear equations.. A good precursor activity to this lesson is have students work on a few logic puzzles like the ones I use here: System of Linear Equations Logic PuzzlesHalloween Themed Logic Picture PuzzlesRelated resource: System of Linear Equations with Algebra Tiles Task Ca

Whole class review game to practice a variety of solving linear equations questions. A student picks a moving duck from the game board, and the whole class answers the question on their whiteboards. Points are gained if they get the answer correct. Bonus points are available if a duck is hooked. These slides include a chance to answer a random fact and increase the bonus point value. My students enjoy getting to choose the ducks and the chance to gain bonus points.

Lesson to help students visualise and conceptually understand how to complete the square. I now introduce my classes to completing the square with the visual representation of algebra tiles and they have really started to understand the process behind how we complete the square. Check out my related resources:Completing the Square WorksheetFactoring Trinomials with Algebra Tiles LessonFactoring Trinomials Worksheet

12 question whole class game to spice up a lesson. Students love choice and chance, which this game has plenty. Valentines themed involving cupid, chocolates and conversation hearts. My classes enjoy these lessons, they are a good way to mix in some review a topic.

This lesson uses algebra tiles to help students visualise the distributive property. It links with using the box method of expanding, to help student understanding. It starts with single brackets then moves onto double brackets. This method links nicely with using the reverse box method to factorize trinomials. Check out my related resources: Factorizing Trinomials LessonFactorizing Trinomials Worksheet

This PowerPoint contains a Jeopardy game with 5 categories: Solving, Substitution, Expanding, Factorizing and Forming equations/expressions. It can be used as a review activity. This is a great resource to use for practice with the whole class. Make practicing algebra fun and exciting!

This PowerPoint contains a Jeopardy game with 5 categories: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, Dividing, andMixed Questions. It can be used as a review activity. This is a great resource to use for practice with the whole class. Make practicing decimals fun and exciting!

Linear Algebra Self Assessment I get my students to glue these into their notes at the start of a unit. We regularly refer back to this sheet throughout the unit.

Selection of simple starter questions to help get a class settled and thinking.