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Hands-On Algebra: Ready-To-Use Games & Activities for Grades 7-12
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 512.90712
EAN: 9780876283868
ISBN: 0876283865
Label: Jossey-Bass
Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 640
Publication Date: May 29, 1998
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Studio: Jossey-Bass
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Editorial Review:
Lay a solid foundation of algebra proficiency with over 155 hands-on games and activities. To complement the natural process of learning, each activity builds on the previous one— from concrete to pictorial to abstract. Dr. Thompson's unique three-step approach encourages students to first recognize patterns; then use diagrams, tables, and graphs to illustrate algebraic concepts; and finally, apply what they've learned through cooperative games, puzzles, problems, and activities using a graphic calculator and computer. You'll find each activity has complete teacher directions, lists of materials needed, and helpful examples for discussion, homework, and quizzes. Most activities include time-saving reproducible worksheets for use with individual students, small groups, or the entire class. This ready-to-use resource contains materials sufficient for a two-semester course in Algebra I and can be adapted for advanced students as well as students with dyslexia.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Title is very misleading
I bought this book thinking that there would be useful games and activities included that I could share with my students. Instead, I found out that it is a book about how to use algebra tiles. The book is very thick and wordy and I do not have the time to sort through it. I am giving it away without ever using it. This is not a practical or useful teaching tool. Do not waste your time or money.
Rating:  - Simple to follow and creative
I believe this book is much easier to teach from than the text book, Mathematical Reasoning, that was issued for an education course I was required to take five or six years ago. It is also a better book because of the hands on games, which motivate students to learn more. I couldn't indicate five stars because I've only used a couple of chapters so far.
Rating: - Book Develops Concepts, Not Just Drill
Hands On Algebra is a resource book for teacher use in Algebra I. It is not designed for independent student use. New concepts are developed with manipulatives first, then more work is done with games and/or graphing calculators. Detailed instructions are given with illustrations to help teachers inexperienced with hands on instruction to correctly apply math language to the manipulative actions. Very effective with average students and students with learning disabilities.
Rating:  - Not what I was looking for.....
Hands on Algebra appears to rely heavily on Algebra tiling. That is, using tiles to demonstrate factoring, polynomial multiplication, etc. I was looking for more of a projects book. If you are looking for a book on how to use tiles in the classroom, THIS IS IT. Otherwwise, look elsewhere.
Rating: - Do you really want to read over 600 pages?
My major complaint with this book is that there is too much TEXT!The author is apparently unaware that teachers need activities QUICKLY! I like reading, but when I want math activities, I don't want to have to read 600 pages to get them!
Some of the material is way too elementary for high-school students. Many of the activities are too complicated. Students who don't understand basic math aren't going to understand the directions to the activities either! Also, most of the material in the book ... Read More
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