2+Algebra+I+Resources

Algebra Level I resources include basic equations (with manipulatives), factoring, binomials, polynomials, quadratics, word problems, teacher resource.
Math Moves U looks like it requires a registration to use their activities and games, but if you click through the questions, you'll find you have a choice as to whether or not to register. So you can test it out without registering if you choose.
 * 1. Math Moves U**

Follow your instructor to explore the site.

Select the Equations link under **Basic Algebra Concepts**
 * 2. Algebra Help**
 * Is the language used in this site appropriate for the level of your students?
 * Are the lessons “in depth” enough or too much for your students?

Select the "R" page link at the bottom of the page. Select: Basic Equations Worksheet When teaching __**Graphing**__, try the following [|slope worksheet.]

By learning these 55 algebra terms, students will be able to solve many questions that are difficult to answer due to the lack of algebra vocabulary knowledge. With Flashcards, students can view full screen, shuffle, enable audio, and choose to show just the term first and click to flip the card to see the definition or choose to see both terms and definitions on one side of a flashcard.
 * 3. [|Algebra Vocabulary Flashcards - Quizlet]**

Scroll & select: Guide to the WTAMU Beginning Algebra Online Tutorial Website After reviewing the contents of the page, click on the Back to Beginning Algebra Homepage link in the upper left hand corner of this Web page. (Do not click on the arrow, it takes you to the main menu for the University’s math site) On the **Beginning Algebra** home page select: Tutorial 11: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
 * 4. Virtual Math Lab**
 * What level would you place the language used in this site?
 * Will your students be able to comprehend and use this?

Scroll down this page to the **Combining Like Terms** section and select the distributive property link.
 * Will your students be able to comprehend this definition?

Select the browser's **Back** button and continue reviewing the page
 * Are the example problems sufficient for your students to grasp the objectives of this tutorial?

Scroll down the screen to look at the answer and explanation for practice problem number 1a.
 * Are the answers/explanations sufficient for your students to understand?

Click on the Back to the tutorial link at the top or bottom of this page. You should now be back on the **Tutorial 11** page where we left off. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the **Need Extra Help** section.
 * Are these additional resources/explanations enough for your students?
 * How could you use this website in your classrooms?
 * How could you use this website with a variety of instructional resources?

Our next Web site is another of the virtual manipulatives. Select: Algebra for the 9-12 grade level Now select the icon for Algebra Balance Scales > //All of the manipulative programs use a Java applet to run the graphics program and you will want to check that the classroom computers used for these programs are capable of loading and running Java script//.
 * 5. National Library of Virtual Manipulatives**

Select the **Parent/Teacher** icon in the toolbar at the top of the page. You should now see that the instructions in the right hand sidebar have changed.

Select the Instructions icon in the toolbar at the top of the page and answer these questions
 * Are these instructions sufficient for your students to work the manipulative?
 * After working the manipulative, would this resource be of benefit to your students?
 * How could you use this resource with your students?

Click on the **Back** button on the toolbar at the top of the page (or you may need to close the window that opened using the X in the upper right corner of your browser window). You should be back at the main menu for the manipulatives.

When teaching Graphing, try this [|slope interactive]

Select: Algebra Balance Scales using Negatives After looking at these two programs:
 * How could you use them in your classroom?
 * Do you have students that could benefit from using these programs?
 * How could you use these programs with difference instructional resources?

Another site that can provide valuable Algebra resources is MathGuide. Select the link to algebra in the purple box in the middle of the page. Select the Lesson box for solving two step equations
 * 6. Math Guide**
 * How could you adapt this lesson for use with your students?

At the bottom of the **Two-Step Equations** section, select the link to **Quizmaster**: Two Step Equations After working the Quizmaster problems ask:
 * Will your students be able to complete this activity satisfactorily?
 * What about the lack of explanation for incorrect answers?

Select: MATHguide homepage Select: Exercise Sheets in the **Teachers** box

Select: 8 problems under Systems of Linear Equations and Create a Worksheet.
 * Is this site complete in content for instructing your students in basic algebra?
 * How could you use this site with various classroom resources?

7.** Interactive Tests **from Maths Online Try @http://www.univie.ac.at/future.media/moe/tests/var/zeinsetzen.html as an example. There are many others.


 * Additional Algebra Sites and Site Reviews**

SAS Curriculm requires a login, but it's free. Once logged in, the site offers a Common Core Based Algebra 1 course that students can work through. It has two Pre-Algebra units at the bottom of the page if a review of those concepts is necessary. Otherwise, students can work through the 10 unit course.
 * SAS Curriculum Pathways - Algebra 1 Course -**


 * Virtual Nerd** - Real math help with over 1,500 math videos on topics from grade6 to Algebra 2 and Geometry.


 * A+ Click** - Math and Logic Problems to develop logical reasoning and problem solving skills. Lots of problems to work at all levels.