FSD Lesson Plan Template Lesson Title Introduction to Algebra Tiles Grade Lev/Course Algebra Standard Addressed Algebra

10.0: Students add, subtract, multiply, and divide monomials and polynomials. Textbook Chapter Chapter 7: Exponents and Polynomials Goal To introduce and familiarize students with Algebra Tiles Materials for Teacher OH Algebra Tiles, OH of Lesson pages 1-4 Materials for Students Class set of Algebra Tiles, Worksheet of Composite Rectangles Pages 1 and 2. Description Demonstrate how algebra tiles are used to find the product of two binomials. Assessment Five questions assessment to check for understanding. Reflection/Looking Students will learn how to find the Ahead product of two binomials using the Box Method and/or FOIL Method.

Lesson Overview: To introduce and familiarize students with the use of

Algebra Tiles to multiply two binomials.

Suggestions for Teaching:

1) Teacher watches the online video 2) Teacher goes over the first overhead Introduction to Algebra Tiles with the students and models how to form a composite rectangle. 3) Teacher discusses Composite Rectangles Directions. 4) Complete the first problem on the Composite Rectangle Worksheet Page 1 with the students. Use the Algebra Tiles to answer the question 1 and then sketch what the Algebra Tiles look like. Continue filling in the rest of question 1. Refer to the video for clarification. 5) Pass out Composite Rectangle Worksheet Pages 1-2 and the class set of Algebra Tiles. 6) Use guided instruction for problem 2. 7) Have students work on the worksheet in pairs and call different groups to the overhead to model what the Algebra Tiles should look like for each question 8) Teacher models how to find the product of two binomials using Algebra Tiles. (See Direct Instruction: Product of 2 Binomials) 9) Additional examples are suggested 10) Students complete the four question assessment.

Reflection/Looking Ahead: Students will learn how to find the

product of two binomials using the Box Method and/or FOIL Method.

Introduction to Algebra Tiles For this exercise you will need three types of algebra tiles, the unit tiles, the rods (or longs), and the flats. Algebra tiles are often referred to by their areas.
x x 1 unit 1 area = 1x long flat x area = x 2

To form larger (composite) rectangles using just small squares and rectangles, the tiles must be aligned with their sides of common length, namely, their sides of length 1, put together. Similarly, to form larger rectangles using just large squares and rectangles, the tiles must be aligned with their sides of common length put together. Lets try it and draw some sketches of the results.

Composite Rectangles Directions a) Determine whether it is possible to build a composite rectangle with each set of tiles indicated in the following chart. If possible, sketch a composite rectangle you could build. If not, answer not possible b) For each composite rectangle, label each tile with its area as shown, and then label the length and width of the rectangle. c) Use what you have done to write the area of each set of tiles as a sum of the areas of the pieces, and then as a product of the length and the width, if possible.

Composite Rectangles Page 1

Number of x 2 Tiles Number of 1x Tiles Number of 1 Tiles Is a composite rectangle possible? Sketch Algebraic Expression for the Area as a Sum Algebraic Expression for the Area as a Product

Composite Rectangles Page 2

Number of x 2 Tiles Number of 1x Tiles Number of 1 Tiles Is a composite rectangle possible? Sketch Algebraic Expression for the Area as a Sum Algebraic Expression for the Area as a Product

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Direct Instruction
Products of Two Binomials

Teacher leads students through the first example: (x + 3) (x + 4) Step Directions 1 Write x and 3 horizontally at the top and x and 4 vertically on the far left. Work

Students start with blue tile(s) (tiles with area x2) placed at the top left.

Students place the appropriate number of green tiles (tiles with area x).

Students fill in the empty space with the appropriate number of yellow tiles (tiles with area of 1 unit).

Count the number of each type of tile. Write your expression.

x2 tiles = 1 x tiles = 7 1 (unit) tiles = 12 x2 + 7x + 12

Note to Teacher: Use red tiles for negative numbers. When multiplying, if the signs are the same, use the blue, green or yellow tiles and if the signs are different, use the red tiles. Teacher leads students through the second example: (x + 2) (x - 1) Step Directions 1 Write x and 2 horizontally at the top and x and -1 vertically on the far left. . (Note: We use 1 to represent the minus 1 since x 1 is the same as x + (-1).) 2 Students start with blue tile(s) placed at the top left. Work

Students place the appropriate number of green or red tiles. (Note: Red tiles represent negative values.) Students fill in the empty space with the appropriate number of red/green unit tiles. (Note: Use red tiles if the signs are opposite, use green tiles if the sign are the same.) Tiles with the same area but opposite colors will cancel one another out.

Count the number of each type remaining tiles. x2 tiles = 1 x tiles = 1 1 (unit) tiles = -2

Write your expression.

x2 + x - 2

End of Lesson Assessment

Sketch the algebra tiles that would be used to represent the product of the following binomials. 1. (x + 1)(x + 2) 2. (x + 2)(x - 3)

3. (x - 1)(x + 3)

4. (x - 2)(x - 3)