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Algebra for Middle School

Algebra for Middle School. ESA 2 Summer Symposium for Educators June 19, 2007 Lincoln HS, SF. Difficult Algebra Concepts for MS. Order of Operations Changing Words into Symbols Coordinate Graphing Factoring. Reasons to Use Motivators. Motivate students—obviously

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Algebra for Middle School

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  1. Algebra for Middle School ESA 2 Summer Symposium for Educators June 19, 2007 Lincoln HS, SF

  2. Difficult Algebra Concepts for MS • Order of Operations • Changing Words into Symbols • Coordinate Graphing • Factoring

  3. Reasons to Use Motivators • Motivate students—obviously • All students must pass Algebra I to graduate • Makes class more fun for students and teachers

  4. Order of Operations • Lecture • Mnemonics-PEMDAS • Story-Lakota Legend • Music-”Shake and Learn” • Multiple Intelligences

  5. Expressions • I Have, Who Has • Go Fish or Spoons

  6. Equations/Properties • Sticky Notes • Scratch Paper • Distributive Fairy

  7. Coordinate Graphing • Points—Cartesian Cartoons • Lines—Floor Graphing

  8. Resources • Standards Books • SD Mathematics Content Standards • NCTM Principles and Standards • Websites • www.nctm.org • www.sdctm.org

  9. Resources continued • Algebra Specific-used today • Cartesian Cartoons • Cartesian Cartoons, Holiday Book • Lakota Legends • “Shake and Learn” • Spaghetti and Meatballs for All • The Great Graph Contest • Developing Skills in Algebra One

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