Models in Math
Understanding the meaning of a mathematics concept, as opposed to just being able to perform a computation, is very important for true learning. Using models helps us to explore concepts and gives us an object or picture to which we can attach the language of mathematics.
The algebra tiles that you used in class today help you visualize the area model of multiplication using polynomials. We will be using the tiles later on in algebra for binomial multiplication and factoring. Do those words completely confuse you?
In class today some of you felt that you did not need the tiles to illustrate the expressions. However, when you sketched the pictures of the expressions, you were inaccurate. Please remember the relative size of the tiles.
Today's Assignments:
1. Finish Lesson 3-5. You are all able to solve equations of the form ax + b = c. The real question is, "Can you write equations?"
2. Complete the activity that you started in class today. If you need to use the tiles, you can come in during break or recess tomorrow.
9 comments:
Hi Mrs. Burke,
the words "binomial multiplication and factoring" do not confuse me. They mean "two numbered mult. and factoring. I knew this because of the word roots (thanks to the 7th and 8th grade Language Arts teacher).
Today was a good class!
See you tomorrow!
-wiesej
Hi Mrs. Burke,
Do we need to finish 3-5 Review? If anyone knows the answer, please post it on your comment so that I know whether or not to do it.
Thanks!
-wiesej
Hi Mrs. Burke!
The terms binomial and polynomial don't confuse me, they mean two terms and one term, and terms must be seperated by an addition sign. To answer wiesej's question, yes we must finish all of 3-5, including the review.
See you tomorrow!
AMS
The word binomial was unfamiliar to me, but wiesej's comment makes sense. Is there another definition for mathematical terms? See you tomorrow!
KES
Thank you, AMS! I remember Mrs. Burke saying to finish up the pages with AM and Review on it. But thanks anyway!
-wiesej
Hi Mrs. Burke!
I hope you have a good weekend. I was wondering if I could please have a Lesson Master for 3-1 through 3-3 on Monday,or if you could email it to me so I could have more practice for the quiz Tuesday. If you don't have a LM that's fine too.
See you on Monday!
AMS
Hey Mrs. Burke
Is our homework just to study for the quiz tomorrow? If anyone else knows can they post a comment saying if that is true or not.
Hi Mrs. Burke,
I liked today's class. The algebra tiles really helped me visualize the problem, and I enjoyed the challenge from designing the equation. To answer jru's question, our homework is to finish lesson 3-6, and of course to study. Thanks for the lesson masters Mrs. Burke!
See you tomorrow!
AMS
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