A secondary maths teacher explains the benefits of using algebra tiles, and shares some practical tips.
A transcript (PDF) of this episode is available to download.
Show notes Taking part in the discussion:- Lizi Pepper, secondary maths teacher and KS3 maths lead at Tytherington School, and Secondary Mastery Specialist
- Becky Donaldson, NCETM Assistant Director for Secondary
- Beth Goodliff, Senior Communications Manager at the NCETM.
- 00:34 – Introductions
- 01:16 – The big picture: why use algebra tiles?
- 03:39 – Where to start with algebra tiles
- 09:09 – Evidence that they are impacting on students’ understanding
- 11:16 – A learning sequence
- 17:24 – Limitations and benefits of the tiles
- Lizi is @mathspeptalk on Twitter
- Becky is @donaldson_maths on Twitter
- Lizi’s blog is at https://mathspeptalk.blogspot.com/
- NCETM feature: Completing the square
- NCETM resource: Using mathematical representations at KS3.
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