Algebra

Now we come to the real job.

We have seen the history of algebra, enjoyed with Simba and went shopping with Moey.Now lets do some real work.

Everybody with me. So lets put your hands together the ride is taking another flight.

This is what I would like you to do:

STEP ONE

I want you to view resource no. 1. It is a screencast prepared using PPT.

As you go through resource no. 1 I want to pay attention to these focus questions and if possible note down their answers.

The questions are as follows:

- What is algebra?

- What are coefficient , variables and indices?

STEP TWO

Next I would like you to go to resource no.2 and answer the activity questions I have put based on resource no. 1.

I expect you to work in groups of three for this activity. After you finish a class presentation will be done. You may also use some visual aids to present your work. The presentation will be followed by peer marking ie. You will get to make judgments on the other groups solutions.

Wow I am in for it.

STEP THREE

Now view resource no. 3 another screencast prepared using PPT and Goanimate.com. It looks at how to identify like terms and unlike terms in algebra.

STEP FOUR

Move onto resource no.4

Its a short exercise on identifying like terms and unlike terms in an algebraic expression. For this activity you will choose a friend and work in pairs. Afterwards when the solution is provided you will mark each others work.

STEP FIVE

Next I would like you to go to resource no. 5. It is another screen cast using PPT which looks at more complex algebraic terms and how to deal with them.

STEP SIX

Go to resource no. 6. Watch this video on simplifying more complex algebraic terms.

STEP SEVEN

Now that you have seen resources 5 and 6 it is going to help you in doing the worksheet provided in Resource no. 7.

STEP EIGHT

Watch the last video on resource no. 8 which looks at simplifying algebraic terms with brackets as this will be our next topic.

This video will provide you with some insight with what will be done next in algebra.

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