Balancing Equations

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Balancing Equations

• By Karen Montgomery

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Learners

• 13-14 years old.
• Eighth Graders
• Honor students
• Basic computer skills are needed.

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State Objectives

• A1.2.1 Simplify and evaluate algebraic
  expressions
• A1.2.2 Solve multi-step linear equations
• A1.2.3 Solve multi-step linear inequalities

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• A1.2.4 Solve literal equations
• A1.2.5 Analyze a given set of data for the
  existence of a pattern
• A1.2.6 Solve absolute value equations
• A1.2.9 graph linear equations

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Methods, Media, and Material

• Algeblocks
• Overhead Projector
• Computer skills
• Solving an Equation
• PBS Teacherline
• FCAT 8th Grade Math
• 8th Grade Algebra

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Utilizing Media and Materials

• Day 1 Methods to balance. Note taking and
  examples. Worksheets will be handed out.
• Day 2 Trade worksheets. Introduction to
  Algeblocks.
• Day 3 Continued Algeblocks. Worksheets.

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• Day 4 Algeblocks stations.
• Day 5 Computer access to 8th Grade Algebra.
  Worksheets.
• Day 6 Test

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Learner Participation

• No breaks between activities.
• Enough activities to stay busy.
• Observing classrooms and walking around.

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Evaluation

• Daily Participation
• Group work
• Assessment from Computer games.
• Classroom activities.

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