First_Steps_Into_Algebra

=**First Steps Into Algebra**= This resource comprises several units which introduce students to algebraic thinking and problem solving. Each activity also has at least one page of notes for the teacher, highlighting the purpose of the activity as well as potential errors students may make (and ideas on how to help avoid these). Three units are complete so far. Someday, when I have some free time (?), I'll finish out and post Unit 4 which extends the work with equation solving, as well as Unit 5 on Exploring Algebra with the Graphing Calculator (and other graphing utilities).

Answer keys are not currently provided as it's entirely possible for students to access these pages. Contact me diretly if you have need of answer keys.

Unit 1: From Arithmetic Patterns to Equations Solving 1-step equations intuitively; meaning of key operation words; beginning word problems

Unit 2: Order of Operations and 2-Step Equations Working with exponents; order of operations, 2-step equations intuitively; 2-step equations by inverse operations; Word problems; mixed practice.

Unit 3: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions and Solving Equations Writing and evaluating expresssions; combining like terms; the Distributive Property; Multiplying with variables; Simplifying expressions; solving equations requiring simplifying; solving equations requiring distributing (and simplifying) Sovling equations with fractions; mixed practice.