Algebra tiles

Algebra Tiles Rock!

Algebra tiles can help make sense of solving equations and many other skills. Read 3 reasons why you should be using algebra tiles.

Wondering how to use algebra tiles to factor quadratics? Algebra tiles are great for making math visual and allowing math students to better connect with more complicated algebra topics. This post has 4 examples with lots of pictures for how to use algebra tiles to factor quadratic trinomials. Includes a link to a free printable set of algebra tiles in pdf format. Algebra tiles make factoring visual and can be used to make factoring quadratic trinomials visual, hands-on and intuitive.

Algebra tiles are one of the most commonly used manipulatives to have on-hands experience of algebra. The importance of algebra grows exponentially as classes go higher as it forms a crucial base for several equations and operations to be dealt later in higher studies. Hence, it becomes important to get a good grip of it in early phases of learning. For students with learning disorders such as dyscalculia, it can be nightmare. Algebra tiles as a manipulative plays a crucial role in achieving…

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This is a very simple matching activity where students are given a bunch of algebraic expressions (in one variable) and simplified expressions (both in algebraic and algebra tile form) and all they have to do is match up each expression with their simplified form. This is not meant to be a long or complex activity and could best be used as a warm up or end of class review or possibly just in the middle of a long class to switch up the period. MPM1D - add and subtract polynomials with up to…

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When you bring out algebra tiles students tend to automatically create designs. So why not include that in your lesson? In this activity students create a design using algebra tiles and simplify the design using the zero principle. MPM1D MFM1P Algebra tiles Music Whiteboards and markers (optional) Students create a design using algebra tiles. Play music and have students circulate. When the music stops students must sit at a desk and simplify another students design using the zero principle…