Activity Overview
Students learn to solve one-step and two-step linear equations. They understand algebraic concepts relating to linear equations such as isolating the variable, balancing equations, and checking solutions. Students also learn the properties of equality.
Before the Activity
Install Topics in Algebra 1 (Chapters 1-4) App on the calculator using one of these two methods:
TI Connect™, a TI Connectivity Cable, and the Unit-to-Unit Link Cable
TI-Navigator™ "send to class" feature
See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
Print pages 2-10 to 2-15 from the attached PDF file for your class
During the Activity
Distribute the pages to the class.
Follow the Activity procedures:
Solve linear equations to find the values of x and list the steps used
In the Solve It! activity identify steps to solve the given algebraic expression and find the solution
For each equation, in the Beam Dale Up activity, select the right answer from the four choices given
Read the equation as it moves down the calculator screen in the Free Fall activity and quickly solve for x
Use the calculator to test the solution
Solve additional linear equations
After the Activity
Students will complete the Student Worksheet and analyze the results.
Review student results:
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary