After completing the two Making Algebra Meaningful activities we spent time using algebra tiles to help collect like terms and simplify algebraic expressions. Our math
Before our break I created a set of challenges for students to investigate translations of different functions. I had a few goals in mind: Introduce
Finally teach collecting like terms and the distributive property with context! Find the perimeter and area of a counter top using only Doras!
Teach the need for collecting like terms through problem solving. How much does this order cost?