Introduction to algebra

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Reference Books
http://ncert.nic.in/NCERTS/textbook/textbook.htm?femh1=11-14

= Teaching Outlines =

Learning objectives

 * 1) To make meaning from patterns
 * 2) Able to extend patterns
 * 3) Able to state observed pattern in generalized terms
 * 4) Generalization; and stating in algebraic terms
 * 5) Algebraic variables can be “x” or “y” or “a” of “b”
 * 6) Combining algebraic terms – commutative and distributive properties
 * 7) Making simple expressions (addition, subtraction of multiple algebraic terms)
 * 8) Introduction to terminology called monomial, binomial, etc.

Notes for teachers
Abstraction is generalizing the thinking. So here will focus on activities to build skills of generalization.

Activities

 * 1) Activity 1 - Match stick abstraction
 * 2) Activity 2 - More Match sticks!!

Activities

 * 1) Activity 1 - Play with numbers
 * 2) Activity 1 - Play with more numbers

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