Illustrative Mathematics
Watch out for Parentheses
It is important for the algebra learner to understand the use of parentheses. Mathematicians of all levels can make errors with nested parentheses. This will give them some practice. It makes for a good class starter or quick assessment.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Gaining or Loosing Yards in Football
This activity will allow students to use the football field as an interactive model for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers. Many students are familiar with the gain or lost of yards in the game of football, however...