Algebra

Algebra
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Use different branches of the Tree Map as you study Linear Equations. For example, you might start with the Slope-Intercept, Slope, Y-Intercept, and Graph branches. Add the other branches as you move through the unit, helping students to see the big picture of three forms of an equation and the information you can glean from the various forms. Two great formative assessments include: A summative assessment would be to use the entire tree map with enough detail completed in each row for the student to be able to complete the information under each branch (see attached file.
 * __Linear Equation Tree Map__** - Sandra Critchfield
 * 1) give the students particular information in a tree map and watch to see in what order they complete the other information.
 * 2) ask the students to add enough information in one row so that the entire row can be completed (i.e. either an equation, graph or the equivalent of two points).

Using 6 different circle maps, brainstorm (as a whole class activity) terms used to mean addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, exponents, and grouping. I did this using a smart board. Then, have students create a tree map in their notes using the headings from the circle maps. Have students refer to their tree maps when translating verbal expressions to algebraic expressions. You could expand the tree maps to include equality and inequality terms.
 * __Verbal Expressions to Algebraic Expressions:__** Amy Hinkle


 * __Creating Word Problems__** - Sue Way

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__Description of Activity:__ Students will write their own algebra word problems and post them to a class project page. Students will post solutions to other student’s word problems on the project page. Students will be able to blog about the problems and solutions.======

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__Rationale:__ Being able to create and write a good algebra word problem is a good indication that students understand word problems and the different elements that make up a word problem. This should help them in solving word problems.======

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__Thinking Maps__: Suggest that students use a Flow Map to help them as they plan the word problem to specify each step in the process. Encourage students to make a Brace Map detailing the parts of an algebraic word problem. They will fill in the detailed parts of the map with the components of their specific word problem.======

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Have some of the students use the TM software to draw their maps. Post these maps on the word problem project page with the word problems. Have students include their response to these maps in their blog entries.======

Note: This activity can be used for any time of algebra word problem—from those solved with a simple equation to systems of equations and more.
Tree map to compare the 7 laws of exponents
 * __Law of Exponents__** - Melissa Seidl

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2003 Released Algebra Test Map Ideas - Melissa