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TURN ALGEBRA EXERCISES into COMMON CORE PRACTICE TASKS. CORE PRACTICES. Make Sense and Persevere. Reason Abstractly. Construct Viable Arguments. Model with Mathematics. Look for and Use Structure. Look for and Express Regularity. PROBLEM MAKING STRATEGIES.
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CORE PRACTICES Make Sense and Persevere. Reason Abstractly. Construct Viable Arguments. Model with Mathematics. Look for and Use Structure. Look for and Express Regularity.
PROBLEM MAKING STRATEGIES Rewrite Equivalent Expressions; Justify. Create and Reconcile Algebraic Representations. Decide on a Strategy for Solving Solve a Really Hard Problem
Identify/Explain Errors. • Work Backwards • Have Students Create the Problem • Give an Example of……… • Reverse Your Class Routine • Play a Game
Rewriting Equivalent Expressions and Equations: Rewrite each of the following expressions in at least two different ways. Verify using tables, graphs, or algebra that each new expression is equivalent to the original.
Ramon’s group was trying to rewrite in simpler form. They came up with four different results: , , , Which are equivalent? Use graphs, tables, and algebra to explain.
Create and Reconcile Algebraic RepresentationsWork with a partner and use the one xy piece and one y piece to form a figure. Record the area and perimeter for your figure. How many different results are there for the perimeter? For the area?
Using exactly these three pieces build an arrangement for each of the following perimeters. a. 4y + 4 b. 2x + 4y c. 2x + 6y
Decide on a Strategy to Solve: With your group, solve 8(x – 5) = 64 for x in at least two different ways. Explain how you found x in each case and be prepared to share your explanations with the class.
For each equation below, with your group decide whether it would be best to rewrite, look inside, or undo. Then solve the equation, showing your work and writing down the name of the approach you used.
a. Solve this equation using all three approaches studied in this lesson. b. Did you get the same solution using all three strategies? If not, why not? c. Discuss with your group which method is most efficient. What did you decide? Why?
Think before solving! Read the equation and list the operations on the variable. List the ‘undo’ operations. Write the steps of your solution.
Solve a Really Hard Problem Now that you have the skills necessary to solve many interesting equations and inequalities, work with your team to solve the equation below.
Identifying & Correcting Errors: 4 Solution is complete and is essentially correct. 3 Solution would be correct except for a small error or solution is not complete. 2 Solution is partially correct. There is a major error or omission. 1 Solution attempted.
Work Backwards: Have Students Create the Problems Work with a partner, and the simple equation x = –4. When you and your partner have agreed on a complicated equation, trade your equation with your team-partners and see if they solve it and get –4. Now start with 5 + i.
Work Backwards: Have Students Create the Problems Write two linear equations whose graphs Intersect at (-3, 1). Are parallel. Are the same.
Work Backwards: Give an Example of………. Instead of a set of review problems try a summary. Start with a brainstorming session on the big ideas of the chapter. As a class reach agreement on 2-5 ideas. Assignment: Find N problems that to represent each big idea.Write each problem and show its solution.
Work Backwards: Start with the Problems You have seen that graphs of equations in three variables can lead to inconclusive results. What other strategies can you use to find the intersection? Consider the following problem and discuss this with your group.
Elisa noticed she could combine the first two and get and equation with only x and y. • Can you combine a different pair and get only x and y? • If you solve for x and y you can get z.
Play a Game Matching representations: •Linear equations: graph, table, situation, equation. •Parabolas: Graph, standard, form, vertex form, and factored form of the equation. •Equivalent expressions: (2 to 4) Expressions with exponents Rational expressions
GAME FORMS: Group formation in class. Concentration. Old Maid. Go Fish or Authors.
PROBLEM MAKING STRATEGIES Identify/Explain Errors. Rewrite Equivalent Expressions; Justify. Create and Reconcile Algebraic Representations. Decide on a Strategy for Solving
Solve a Really Hard Problem • Work Backwards • Have students create the problem • Give an Example of……… • Reverse Your Class Routine • Play a Game
Enjoy making algebra exercises more problematic! Judy Kysh, San Francisco State University andCPM Educational Program judykysh@gmail.com