Balance Math Teaches Algebra Author:Robert Femiano This 64-page book of mind-building algebraic thinking puzzles makes understanding equations and solving word problems easy and fun! Introducing algebra through balanced scales is a natural and exciting way to conceptually master fundamental algebraic ideas. The book's visually-simple approach engages students intuitively in step-by-step thinking... more ». The puzzle-like problems ensure students are cognitively involved while they hone their techniques of simplifying, substituting, and writing proofs to solve simultaneous equations. Balance Math? Teaches Algebra! is designed to move from simple to complex, with lessons scaffolding on earlier learning. Teaching suggestions and solutions are included.
The following concepts are taught:
? Equations
? Word Problems
? Commutative Property
? Distributive Property
? Associative Property
? Substitution Property of Equality and Inequality
? Addition Property of Equality and Inequality
? Subtraction Property of Equality and Inequality
? Multiplication Property of Equality and Inequality
? Division Property of Equality and Inequality« less