How can we prepare students to grapple with algebraic concepts? In this episode, Pam and Kim further adapt factor puzzles for developing understanding of both decomposing and combining expressions.

Talking Points:

• Helping students understand algebraic expressions
• Differences in adding and multiplying variables
• Relationships between terms in algebraic expressions
• The need for multiplicative reasoning in algebra
• Advanced Factor Puzzles for high school

Links:                                                        

1) Ep.139: Factor to Add and Subract!?
2) Factor Puzzle Blog

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