{"product_id":"hands-on-algebra-isbn-9780876283868","title":"Hands-On Algebra!","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.  About This Book.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Real Numbers, Their Operations, and Their Properties.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Linear Forms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Linear Applications and Graphing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Quadratic Concepts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Special Applications.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix: Tile Patterns. 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.  For grades 7-12 teachers, here's a vast collection of 159 ready-to-use games and activities to make algebra meaningful and fun for kids of all ability levels!  \u003cp\u003eThrourgh a unique three-step approach, students gain mastery over algebra concepts and skills one activity at a time:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eActivity 1 offers \u003cb\u003ephysical models\u003c\/b\u003e (using available materials) and easy-to-follow instructions to help learners seek patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eActivity 2 uses \u003cb\u003epictorial models\u003c\/b\u003e like diagrams, tables, and graphs to further help students retain and test what they have learned.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eActivity 3 encourages \u003cb\u003eexploration\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eapplication\u003c\/b\u003e of newly learned concepts and skills through cooperative games, puzzles, problems, and graphic calculator or computer activities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor quick access and easy use, all materials are organized into five major sections and printed in a big 8 1\/4\" x 11\" lay-flat binding for easy photocopying. Following is just a small sample of the many activities featured in each section:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. \u003cb\u003eREAL NUMBERS, THEIR OPERATIONS, AND THEIR PROPERTIES:\u003c\/b\u003e Array Build-Up (Multiplication)...Splitting Things Apart (Applying Distributive Property)...No Sign Posts! (Ordering Operations)...Rectangle Mangle (Applying Absolute Value)\u003cbr\u003e 2. \u003cb\u003eLINEAR FORMS:\u003c\/b\u003e Make-and-Replace (Evaluating Algebraic Expressions)...A Whole in One! (Linear Equations Involving Fractions)...Switching Tracks (Solving aX + b = cX + d)\u003cbr\u003e 3. \u003cb\u003eLINEAR APPLICATIONS AND GRAPHING:\u003c\/b\u003e How Much Additional Fencing? (Modeling Linear Relationships)...Mix It Up! (Ratio \u0026amp; Proportion)...Graphing Capers (Solving for Y in terms of X)\u003cbr\u003e 4. \u003cb\u003eQUADRATIC CONCEPTS:\u003c\/b\u003e Factor Draw (Factoring Second-Degree Polynomials)...Sliding Curves (Exploring Quadratic Functions)...Squaring with Tiles (Solving by Completing the Square)\u003cbr\u003e 5. \u003cb\u003eSPECIAL APPLICATIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e Great Divide (Transforming Linear Inequalities)...Which Sum Works? (Pythagorean Theorem)...Growth Patterns (Exponential Functions)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll find each activity has complete teacher directions, materials needed, and helpful examples for discussion, homework, and quizzes. And to make your job easier, most activities include time-saving reproducible worksheets or game pieces for use with individual students, small groups, or an entire class!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989345124581,"sku":"NP9780876283868","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780876283868.jpg?v=1761783752","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/hands-on-algebra-isbn-9780876283868","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}