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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Multiplying Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Tiles are not just for algebra—see how they can help with multiplication too. Young mathematicians learn to use algebra tiles to model the multiplication of polynomials. A follow-up worksheet provides practice with the skill.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Algebra Tiles to Explore Distributive Property

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Math is fun with algebra tiles! Young mathematicians explore eight expressions involving the distributive property and use algebra tiles to expand simple expressions. The resource is perfect for both guided and independent practice.
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Algebra Tiles and Solving Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Young mathematicians solve linear equations by drawing models of algebra tiles using colored pencils. To finish, they solve the same equations algebraically and check their answers using a graphing calculator.
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Scholars learn how using algebra tiles to add and subtract polynomials can model how to combine polynomials. They use their newfound knowledge to complete a worksheet of problems.
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Lesson Plan
02 x 02 Worksheets

Dividing Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Discover how algebra tiles can help in dividing polynomials. Pupils watch as instructors demonstrate how to use algebra tiles to solve problems involving the division of a quadratic expression by a linear expression. Once they get the...
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Lesson Plan
Howard County Schools

Factoring Trinomials Using Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
What's the opposite of multiplying binomials? Learners apply their previous knowledge of multiplying binomials using algebra tiles to factor trinomials. The lesson introduces factoring as a process that uses algebra tiles to...
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Multiplying Binomials and Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Two lessons for the price of one! Learners use algebra tiles to multiply binomials in the first lesson plan, Next, they use their knowledge from the first lesson plan to factor trinomials into two binomials.
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Evaluating and Simplifying Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Discover how algebra tiles help evaluate expressions. Scholars learn to use algebra tiles to substitute values in for variables and evaluate expressions. The included worksheet contains a set of evaluation problems to assess individuals'...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Addition of Polynomials: Splitting into Tiles

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Count on tiles to add polynomials. Pupils drag virtual algebra tiles onto colored mats to represent the sum of two polynomials. The learners count the number of like tiles to find the coefficient of each term. They finish by discussing...
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Lesson Plan
02 x 02 Worksheets

Factoring

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Factor in this resource when teaching how to factor polynomials. Scholars use algebra tiles to factor linear and quadratic expressions. They practice their skill by working on example problems from a worksheet.
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Unit Plan
Buffalo State

Adding and Subtracting Integers Unit

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Just because one integer is larger than another doesn't mean it will make sense right away. Go beyond note taking and show learners, through the use of algebra tiles and a Four-Pan Algebra Balance, how the numbers relate to one another...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

7th Grade Math: Algebra (Distributive Property)

For Teachers 7th
With algebra tiles in hand 7th graders will uncover the wonders of the distributive property of multiplication. They will take a pre-test, define the distributive property, then model and practice using their tiles to solve basic...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students add and subtract polynomials. In this algebra lesson, students use algebra tiles to perform operation of polynomials. They model their problems and understand how to combine like terms using tiles.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Factorization of Quadratic Expressions: Algebra Tiles

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
What does it mean to factor the difference of two squares? The interactive presents an area model of the difference of two squares. Pupils rearrange the model to create a rectangular area. The learners determine the length and width...
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

For Teachers 8th - 10th
So many different ways to solve equations, so little time! Scholars learn how to solve equations with variables on both sides by using several different methods. They apply bar models, decomposition, and traditional algebraic methods to...
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Organizer
Curated OER

Illustrating Equations Worksheet

For Students 7th - 10th
Represent 10 algebraic equations using algebra tiles using this hands-on activity sheet.  Your class will solve 10 algebraic equations using the algebra tiles.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adding Polynomials with Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice adding polynomials using algebra tiles. Students view a PowerPoint presentation in which they are introduced to the concept of modeling polynomials using a scaled down version of algebra tiles. Students walk through...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Yo-Yo Problem: Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students write the algebraic equation to determine the number of weeks money must be saved to purchase a yo-yo. In this algebra lesson, students create a pattern of one penny surrounded by six pennies. They continue the pattern and...
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Worksheet
CPM

Unit 3, Worksheet 1, Exponents and Algebraic Expressions

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Need exponentt practice? Then this exponent worksheet will be helpful to have learners evaluate exponent expressions and algebraic expressions. They use the distributive property to solve equations. This three-page worksheet contains...
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Solving Equations

For Students 8th Standards
Demonstrate the abstract process of solving equations by using algebra tiles as a concrete representation. Scholars begin by solving equations through the use of manipulatives. As they gain more confidence, they progress to whiteboards...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Factorization of Quadratic Expressions: Boxes for Factoring

For Students 9th - 11th Standards
Create rectangles from the terms of a trinomial. The interactive provides virtual algebra tiles for participants to use to create quadratic trinomials. Pupils use the tiles and arrange them into a rectangle to find the factors of the...
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Assessment
Mathematics Assessment Project

Table Tiling

For Students 9th - 11th Standards
How many total tiles does it take to tile a table top? Learners apply geometric concepts to determine the number of tiles needed for a specific square table top, and then use the result to create expressions for the number of tiles...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Color Tile Riddles

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this color the tile riddles worksheet, students solve and complete 6 different puzzles that include various riddles to solve. First, they determine the number that is represented by what color according to the information given. Then,...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Kitchen Floor Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
An interesting way to look at the kitchen floor is to count the number of tiles in the border. Fred starts with four white floor tiles and writes an expression for the number of tiles needed for the colored border. Algebra learners are...

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