Math 7

Unit 1 Patterns and Relations

Lesson 1.8 Solving Equations Using Algebra Tiles

Getting Started  (Algebra Tiles)

There are a few things to cover BEFORE we actually get into the lesson.

We will be using Algebra Tiles for a few lessons this year.

You probably don’t have any physical tiles to work with.

There are lots of websites with Algebra tiles, but many of them are more complicated than we need for this course.

Below is a link to an Algebra Tiles document I created.
When you click on the link you will be asked to make a copy of the document.
I did this so you can be confident that you can do whatever you like with the document and KNOW you aren’t doing anything to the original!

LINK

(for more information on using Tiles,  see the video for the Focus section of this lesson.

Focus

The FOCUS section introduces the main concept that will be covered in the lesson.

Use algebra tiles and symbols to solve simple equations.

TEXT Page 38

Read/Work through the  Focus  section at the top of page 38 in  your textbook.

Watch

Video Tutorial

Explore

Explore an idea or problem, with a partner if possible.
The exploration provides the background for the ideas presented in the lesson.

TEXT Page 38

Read/Work through the  Explore  section on Page 38 in your textbook.

You can do this activity on your own.
Do your best to answer the questions, then watch the Video Tutorial for help or to check your answers.

Watch

Video Tutorial

Connect

Connect summarizes the math in the lesson.
A presentation of ideas connected to the lesson focus.

TEXT Pages 39 - 40

Read/Work through the  Connect  section on Pages 39 - 40  in your textbook.

Even if you KNOW you are going to watch the video, READING this section is still important.

Getting the same information in multiple ways can help with understanding.

Watch

Video Tutorial

Example

The Example will give you TOOLS for solving problems, and also show you that there may be different ways to approach a question.

Example

TEXT Pages 40 - 41

Work through the Example on Pages 40 - 41  in your textbook.

Watch

Video Tutorial

Practice Problems

Doing Practice Problems

Practice problems reinforce the math presented in this lesson.

•	Work through the practice problems for this lesson.
	These problems are for practice, you don’t need to hand them in!
	(your teacher may assign specific questions for you to complete)

•	Use the answers in the back of the book to CHECK YOUR WORK!

•	If you make a mistake, TRY TO FIX IT!

•	If you need help or want more information, view the video solutions provided.

•	If you still need more help,  CONTACT YOUR TEACHER!

Types of Practice Problems

Assessment Focus a question that gives a good example of the kind of question you would be expected to answer after completing the lesson

Take It Further questions offer enrichment and extension.

Notes

Question 10,    I didn’t do a video for this one.
See the answers in your book for a sample solution.

Video Solution Links

Check your work for every problem you do!
If you make a mistake,  try to fix it!
Use the video solutions for more information.
If a problem still doesn’t make sense, ASK YOUR TEACHER FOR HELP!

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