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NCTM 2016 Regional Conference & Exposition: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

171- Algebra Tiles: From Combining Like Terms to Factoring

Wednesday, November 2, 2016: 9:45 AM-11:00 AM
201 A (Pennsylvania Convention Center)

 

Lead Speaker:
Susan Hamilton
Co-Speaker:
Traci Phillips-Roach


 

Participants will engage in meaningful use of algebra tiles to develop understanding of operating on polynomials, including multiplication, factoring, and completing the square. Through use of the tiles and discussion, teachers will learn how to help students transition from the concrete algebra tiles to the abstract symbolic manipulation.

 

Presentation Format: 8-10 Workshop

 

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