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' understanding of the concepts.

Concepts

evaluating expressions, simplifying expressions, algebra tiles

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource with learners who are struggling to evaluate expressions

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson requires algebra tiles
• Individuals should be aware of how to deal with negatives using algebra tiles (creating zero pairs)

Pros

• Worksheet has frames for pupils to draw algebra tile models

Cons

• Does not connect algebra tiles to abstract methods

Common Core

6.EE.A.1 6.EE.A.2.a 6.EE.A.2.c