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12/6/2015 3 Comments

Giant Algebra Tiles for the Whiteboard

Giant Algebra Tiles for Hands-on Demonstrations at the Board
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I like to use online applets and manipulatives for virtual algebra tiles, but before kids get the hang of it, you really need something that everyone can see and touch.

These giant ones are easy to use on a magnetic whiteboard.  After a few demonstrations, students can come up and work through a few practice problems to learn how these manipulatives work. 

After that, of course they can get into a technology version of some kind, but I have found that the first introduction just has to be hands-on.
Giant Algebra Tiles for the Whiteboard - Download at mathgiraffe.com
Giant Algebra Tiles for the Whiteboard - Download at mathgiraffe.com
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Printable Tiles - Download

Download the algebra tile pages.

So far, I have only assembled positive sets to demonstrate the basics, but if you want them to be reversible like regular algebra tiles, just print a set of red tiles too and place the card stock pieces back-to-back with the magnets between the layers.  (Make sure your magnetic tape is double-sided.)

a few Ways to Use Algebra Tiles

  • adding and subtracting integers
  • solving equations
  • adding and subtracting polynomials
  • multiplying polynomials
  • factoring

Links & Resources

This online file shows how to model different concepts with algebra tiles:
http://www.eastside.k12.ca.us/commoncorestatestandards/Using_Algebra_Tiles_Effectively.pdf

This hands-on applet is a great way to let students explore as a follow-up to using the giant board tiles together:
http://illuminations.nctm.org/activity.aspx?id=3482

Here is a free download of standard-sized printable algebra tiles for student desks:
http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/math/algebra/teachres/ttiles.htm
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3 Comments
WhiteBoard link
6/13/2020 06:13:55 am

You have given us a very great point to add these types of tiles and other learning material with our whiteboard products. Thanks for the blog.

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tile store lexington link
8/18/2020 12:48:35 pm

Thanks for this info. I’ve researched the product and it says it’s not suitable for non-temperature controlled areas. I’m assuming this is due to the glue on the edges?? Have you had any issue with the product due to heat? We are weekend campers so have it in storage during the week in a hot climate.

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Claire Hoover link
7/15/2021 01:16:51 pm

This is a very informative-edifying article to all. Thanks a lot! Continue to post!

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