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What is a good way for teaching algebra to your students?

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Question added by Samar Saleh , Community Manager , Bayt.com
Date Posted: 2013/09/24
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I teach algebra to my student as a proper way 

MOHAMED SALIH MUKTHAR M
by MOHAMED SALIH MUKTHAR M , ASSISTANT PROFESSOR , DHAANISH AHMED COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

In my point of view, first of all the class should be taken by Blackboard. Because then only we can able to tell some additional information. 

Mian Yusuf
by Mian Yusuf , Mathematics Teacher , Milwaukee Public Schools USA

Inspire Students by Their Real Life Examples

I will discuss and explain to my students the wonders of Algebra. Specific examples will be given, such as how to find out the distance of the Moon from the Earth. My intention will be to inspire my students to learn Algebra.

 

Introduce Algebraic Symbols Using Arithmetic

I will introduce Algebra by giving the students’ real life examples. If you eat two toffees a day, how many toffees will you eat in3 days,4 days,5 days, x days.

 

                                          Toffees/day      *      Days      =      Total Toffees

The number of toffees in3 days =      2       *        3      =      6

The number of toffees in4 days =      2      *      4      =      8

The number of toffees in 5 days =      2      *      5      =      10

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The number of toffees in x days =      2      *      x      =      2x

 

Now discuss, explain, and use2x as a formula to get the answers for10 days,105 days etc.

 

Go From Known to Unknown and from Easy to Difficult

I will follow the rule from known to unknown and from easy to difficult.

 

Integrate with Other Subject 

I will integrate Algebra with other subjects such as Physics and Chemistry etc.

 

Encourage the Students to Write Algebraic Problems

I will encourage my student to write Algebraic Problems and solve them individually and cooperatively.

 

I have mentioned a few good ways to start/teach Algebra.

 

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