Recognizing Linear Relationships and Solving Equations

Using Virtual Manipulatives to Develop Patterns

iLearn Grade 7

Math Session 7.1

Focusing Questions

How do virtual manipulatives support our understanding of mathematical relationships?

Instruction

Framing The Session

Use virtual manipulatives to visualize patterns in linear relationships.

Explore various uses for virtual manipulatives.

TeachingWe will open up the National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

• Click on “Algebra 6-8.”

• Click on “Polyominoes.”

• Click on the “Clone” tile.

• Drag the tiles into the Z-shape pattern.

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http://nlvm.usu.edu/

Guided Practice

Continue building a Z-shape pattern.

Fill in the table in page 412, Develop & Understand B_2009 (page 346, Problem Set B_2004).

Work Time

Getting Started

Use virtual manipulatives to help you develop the Z-shape pattern.

Complete the table in page 412, Develop & Understand B_2009 (page 346, Problem Set B_2004).

Explore the Virtual Manipulatives Web site.

Work Time

•Use the virtual manipulatives to create the Z-shape pattern of page 412, Develop & Understand B_2009 (page 346, Problem Set B_2004).

•Continue to fill in the table of values.

•Explore the Web site.

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How useful were the virtual manipulatives in developing the idea of patterns and linear relationships?

Compare and contrast various virtual manipulatives. Where might these be used? What concepts in math would benefit from use of this Web site? Examine various uses of virtual manipulatives.

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How does this work address the questions that began the session?

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