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The Land of Algerb
Starting Algebra with Year 8, we spend a couple of lessons on various “algebraic techniques”. I’ve been trying to find some activities which provide a little more engagement. I created “The Land of Algerb“ to explain multiplying pronumerals.
Making a matching activity
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As I mentioned, the DER roll-out hit my classroom as we were in the midst of Algebra. Due to a tight program and exams shortly, I had to stick with a couple of topics which don’t really allow for “play” on the laptops as much as I would have liked.
A lot of the Algebra taught at the Stage 4 level is technique, and so matching activities work particularly well to practise and review skills.
Here’s a review of some of the ways I’ve found to make matching activities for use on the laptops.
Computer Aided Homework
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A Digital Education Revolution (DER) laptop in the hands of all Year 9 students changes everything… or does it?
Teaching equations
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Year 8 were recently assessed on solving equations and I was a little perplexed by the results.
