
Hands-On Algebra!
Ready-to-Use Games & Activities for Grades 7-12
Frances McBroom Thompson(Author)
Jossey-Bass (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 15. May 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
640 pages
978-0-87628-386-8 (ISBN)
Description
Lay a solid foundation of algebra proficiency with over 155 hands-on games and activities. To complement the natural process of learning, each activity builds on the previous one-- from concrete to pictorial to abstract. Dr. Thompson's unique three-step approach encourages students to first recognize patterns; then use diagrams, tables, and graphs to illustrate algebraic concepts; and finally, apply what they've learned through cooperative games, puzzles, problems, and activities using a graphic calculator and computer. You'll find each activity has complete teacher directions, lists of materials needed, and helpful examples for discussion, homework, and quizzes. Most activities include time-saving reproducible worksheets for use with individual students, small groups, or the entire class. This ready-to-use resource contains materials sufficient for a two-semester course in Algebra I and can be adapted for advanced students as well as students with dyslexia.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
1550 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87628-386-8 (9780876283868)
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Person
Frances M. Thompson, Ed.D. (University of Georgia) has taught mathematics at the junior and senior high school levels, served as a K-12 math specialist, and is currently professor of mathematics at Texas Woman's University, Denton.
Content
About This Book.
Real Numbers, Their Operations, and Their Properties.
Linear Forms.
Linear Applications and Graphing.
Quadratic Concepts.
Special Applications.
Appendix: Tile Patterns.
Real Numbers, Their Operations, and Their Properties.
Linear Forms.
Linear Applications and Graphing.
Quadratic Concepts.
Special Applications.
Appendix: Tile Patterns.