Orange Group: Matthew Cheng, Rachel Griffin, Bryant Lucas
Join us for an interactive session on incorporating area models into your Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 curriculums. Participants will dive deeper into how area models can be used to multiply, divide, and factor polynomials, as well as complete the square. We will discuss benefits of using these models and how they help students develop understanding of otherwise abstract mathematical algorithms. This 60 minute session will provide time to explore the models on paper and with algebra tiles. We will also discuss student errors and misconceptions and brainstorm the best teacher responses and interventions to address them. Participants will leave with a solid understanding of area models, editable examples of student tasks, and pedagogical methods for addressing misunderstanding.