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LOTW - Expressions using algebra tiles

17/10/2015

Linking algebraic expressions, words and pictorial representations

Solving linear equations using algebra tiles

17/3/2015

By the time I teach linear equations, I've already used algebra tiles quite a lot with pupils to create algebraic expressions. After working through one-step equations and ensuring pupils understand the processes involved (rather than just solving "by eye"), I move on to linear equations.

Factorising linear expressions using algebra tiles

15/3/2015

Not sure what algebra tiles are? Start here:

Why algebra tiles are the most amazing thing, like, ever

Completing the square using algebra tiles

12/3/2015

This was the first lesson I taught using algebra tiles (you can find out about them here) and it's my go-to way to introduce completing the square now. It's worth starting with a little work on factorising first, just so you don't completely blow their minds.

Why algebra tiles are the most amazing thing, like, ever

12/3/2015

I discovered algebra tiles last year when, in a fit of desperation, I took to the Internet to find a good way of teaching completing the square in a way that might actually get it to stick in the heads of my Year 11s.

LOTW - Expressions using algebra tiles

Solving linear equations using algebra tiles

Factorising linear expressions using algebra tiles

Completing the square using algebra tiles

Why algebra tiles are the most amazing thing, like, ever

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