Dice Activities for Algebraic Thinking 211396
By Chet Delani and Mary Saltus
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In this introduction to algebraic concepts, middle school students explore the idea of algebra as a "balancing act" using dice and colored tiles.
When given the opportunity to "play" with big mathematical ideas, students naturally acquire the algebra basics: using symbols to denote mathematical functions; using a variable (n) to represent an unknown; and writing and solving simultaneous equations.
These highly engaging team activities generate friendly competition, and provide a reason to learn and use algebraic concepts. These dice and tile activities address the standards of Number and Operations and Algebra as well as the Mathematical Practices of Reasoning and Problem Solving.
136 pages. Grades 5-8.
Try Our Virtual Dice
Limited reproduction permission: The publisher grants permission to individual teachers who have purchased this book to reproduce the blackline masters as needed for use with their own students. Reproduction for an entire school or school district or for commercial use is prohibited.
Format: Digital Download (PDF)
In this introduction to algebraic concepts, middle school students explore the idea of algebra as a "balancing act" using dice and colored tiles.
When given the opportunity to "play" with big mathematical ideas, students naturally acquire the algebra basics: using symbols to denote mathematical functions; using a variable (n) to represent an unknown; and writing and solving simultaneous equations.
These highly engaging team activities generate friendly competition, and provide a reason to learn and use algebraic concepts. These dice and tile activities address the standards of Number and Operations and Algebra as well as the Mathematical Practices of Reasoning and Problem Solving.
136 pages. Grades 5-8.
Try Our Virtual DiceLimited reproduction permission: The publisher grants permission to individual teachers who have purchased this book to reproduce the blackline masters as needed for use with their own students. Reproduction for an entire school or school district or for commercial use is prohibited.
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