Algeblocks Activity
Name ____________________
Procedure:
Work in pairs and use the Algeblocks.
1. Discuss the representation of the blocks: x, x2, x3, y, y2, y3, x2y, xy2, and 1.
2. Use Algeblocks to represent each of the following types of problems (the examples given don't have to be used):
add polynomials (x2 + 4x - 3) + (2x2 - 5x + 2)
multiply polynomials: (x + 2)(x + 3)
factor polynomials: x2 + 8x + 7
completing the square: x2 + 6x + ?
solving equations: 4x - 5 = 3x + 2
By Mary Beth Weier