{"product_id":"hands-on-algebra-ready-to-use-games-activities-for-grades-7-12-paperback","title":"Hands-On Algebra!: Ready-To-Use Games \u0026 Activities for Grades 7-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrances McBroom Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLay 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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! \u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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! \u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrances 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 640\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.63 x 11.04 x 8.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 08, 1998\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52504828018995,"sku":"9780876283868","price":42.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/NE81SFFxa3RPWXAwMTM2bmJ2K2NaQT09.webp?v=1760201927","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/hands-on-algebra-ready-to-use-games-activities-for-grades-7-12-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}