This tote set provides an activity guide that gives hands-on activities and ideas for leading students in an active exploration of the world of algebra. The activities involve students in the process of exploring and investigating abstract concepts through the use of manipulatives. Students are encouraged to think critically, plan strategies, and share conclusions. It helps make a connection between algebra and geometry.
These activities explore:
- positive and negative numbers
- similarities and differences
- perimeter, area, and volume
- multiplication and division
- exponents
- explorations with cubes
-geometry connections