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G8.U2.3 Learning Intentions

Academic Language

Success Criteria

Resources

Content: I am learning to understand equations conceptually through the use of algebra tiles & other manipulatives in order to solve them algebraically.

Linear equation
Solution of a linear equation
Y–intercept
Slope
Standard form
Intersection,
Systems of linear equations (a single brace may be used to indicate a system)
Solutions of systems of linear equations

Select problems from

1.3 Exercises

1.2 Exercises

1.1 Exercises

Coefficient
Rational coefficients.
Constant
Ordered pair,
X-coordinate
Y–coordinate

3a. I can model an equation with DRAWINGS of algebra tiles or another manipulative, including drawing the goal of one positive algebra tile.

3b. I can distribute when necessary to draw the complete equation with pictures of algebra tiles.

3c. I can simplify each equivalent expression, if possible.

3d. I can collect variables on one side and constants on the other side using properties of equality.

3e. I can make the coefficient of the variable one.

3f. I can write the SYMBOLIC representation and connect the DRAWN tile to the symbolic representation of it.