A2 Introduction To Algebra

Student Activities:
  1. Evaluate expressions (aaamath.com)
  2. Missing Number Puzzles: Addition easier; Subtraction easier; Addition harder; Subtraction harder (aaamath.com)
  3. The One-Step Function Machine (shodor.org)
  4. The Two-Step Function Machine positive vaues only (shodor.org)
  5. Missing Numbers Pre-algebra equation solving puzzles flash (Gareth Pitchford)

 

Teaching Resources:
  1. Algebra Arrows A toolkit containing dynamic single input 'Function Machines' Java (WisWeb)
  2. Algebra Trees A toolkit containing dynamic double input 'Function Machines' Java (WisWeb)
  3. Geometric Algebra 2D An excellent interactive tool for exploring algebraic notation in the context of areas of rectangles Java (WisWeb)
  4. Pan Balance - Shapes Pre-Algebra exploration of equivalences (illuminations.nctm.org)

 

Return to S1 Course Outline