some successful activities

rmcquerr	Posted 11/14/2008 12:52 PM (#2251) Subject: some successful activities
Math Posts: 79 Location: Tates Creek	These are two activities I used in my class with much success. naFindDig1.pdf: I put my kids into groups of 3 and they had to work as a team to get the solution first. They worked well and many got it. The word document: • First have the students circle the easiest variable to solve for in each system • then have them solve for that above mentioned variable • then have them substitute the variable into the other equation • then have them simplify and solve. During each step of the process, I had students put up answers to that particular phase while I circulated and helped students in need of re-teaching. We would not move on to the next step until everybody was on the same page and compared answers. They really separated and understood the significance of each step. I knew this because I then had them write their steps and methods on the back to sum up and reflect the process. Attachments ---------------- Substitution Activity.doc (27KB - 379 downloads) naFindDig1.pdf (44KB - 1608 downloads)
kloliver	Posted 11/24/2008 3:11 PM (#2259 - in reply to #2251) Subject: RE: some successful activities
Math Posts: 37 Location: Lafayette	I did the nafind.... with my algebra 1 students and they loved it. I was very impressed how well they worked to find the solutions. Some even asked if I had a harder puzzle. Thanks for the great idea!!!