Algebra Combo Task
Writing equations-Modeling-Substitution-Distributive
Group Norms
2.) Assist group members with their role
3.) Go in the order that the roles are listed
4.) Respect other's opinions
5.) Check your resources to confirm methods you may disagree on
6.) Stay in your seat, but raise your hand if you'd like me to check your work
Role 1-Writing equations
1.) Write an equation using the words in the problem
2.) Write the second way (either using distributive properties or simplifying)
3.) Write the two meanings of each expression
Role 2 - Model equations
2.) Take a screen shot of your algebra tiles
TO INSERT PICTURE INTO TABLE
3.) Click in the box where you want the picture to go.
4.) On the top of the tool bar, click INSERT, then IMAGE.
5.) Click in the middle of the dotted box to search for the picture from file.
6.) Search for: screen shot 2014-12-11 and double click
Role 3 - Substitute & Model
2.) Make sure you can tell the amount that represents the variable and the amount that represents the constant.
3.) Use the directions in group 2 to take a picture of your model and insert it into the table
Role 4 - Area Model & Meanings
2.) Label the three measurements (width, length of first rectangle, length of second rectangle)
3.) Write the area inside each individual rectangle
Final Touches
2.) One person in the group share with the rest of your group members and me