CK283N — Visualizing Algebra
Relationships between numbers and variables (Students need to have skills with integers and exponents) I. Variables and operations A. Collecting terms; addition of like terms 1. Counting manipulative 2. Addition of expressions B. Subtraction of like terms 1. Relationship between addition and subtraction of numbers 2. Subtraction with manipulative 3. Subtraction of expressions C. Multiplication of variables 1. Using algebra tiles 2. Relating to algorithms 3. Using foil II. Rules for exponents A. Exponent rules based on order of operations B. Exponent rules of operation 1. Addition or counting rule 2. Subtraction or cancelation rule 3. Power of a power or multiplication rule C. Positive and negative exponents 1. in Scientific notation 2. In area and volume III. Solving equations A. Solving by guess and check B. Solve using order of operations as guide C. Solving when there is a fraction or decimal D. Solving when simplifying is needed IV. Applications A. Perimeter problems B. Consecutive number problems C. Distance/rate/ time problems D. Work rate problems * (* if time allows)