1. Warm-up: Using only unit tiles, make "zero" on your expression mat. How many ways can you accomplish this task?
2. Lesson 2.1.4 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
2. Lesson 2.1.4 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
- Objective: I will simplify algebraic expressions by removing zero pairs
- Problem 36 as mini-lesson
- Strategy:
- Build original expression. Record original expression
- Move all tiles to "+" region. Record new expression
- Remove zero pairs. Record simplified expression
- Problems 37 through 39 in teams
3. Closure: Describe the different ways you can represent zero using your Expression Mat. Include an example and draw a picture.
Homework: Lesson 2.1.4 (8th grade) R/P
