Early algebra ideas involving one variable, Clip 7 of 11: Beginning to recognize "secrets" [video]. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3V123P5
DescriptionIn the seventh of eleven clips from the first day of the Early Algebra Ideas 6th grade class sessions, the students look for patterns for finding a solution to the problems. As solutions are identified for each of the equations below, students posit that they “know why.” A discussion of the appropriateness of telling or keeping a "secret” to them follows. Students then whisper their reasoning to Davis. Jeff, Brian, Bobby, Ankur, Matt, Milin, and Romina are featured during the activity. Researchers Carolyn Maher, Alice Alston, Amy Martino and Tom Purdy, along with Marcia O’Brien, district supervisor, and Michael Poe, teacher, are observing.
Original equations completed during this clip:
2. (□ x □) - (16 x □) + 55 = 0
4. (□ x □) - (15 x □) + 26 = 0
5. (□ x □) - (6 x □) + 5 = 0
7. (□ x □) - (12 x □) + 20 = 0
8. (□ x □) - (12 x □) + 32 = 0
Additional Equations as presented to the students:
(□ x □) - (102 x □) + 200 = 0
(□ x □) - (14 x □) + 33 = 0
RightsThe video is protected by copyright. It is available for reviewing and use within the Video Mosaic Collaborative (VMC) portal. Please contact the Robert B. Davis Institute for Learning (RBDIL) for further information about the use of this video.
Date Captured1999-09-30
Local IdentifierA54A55-ALG-PIB-CLIP007
Related Publication Type: Related publication Label: Ed.D. dissertation references the video footage that includes Early algebra ideas involving one variable, Clip 7 of 11: Beginning to recognize "secrets" Date: 2009 Author: Spang, Kathleen E. (Rutgers Graduate School of Education)
Name: Teaching algebra ideas to elementary school children : Robert B. Davis' introduction to early algebra Reference: QA.S735 2009
Source Title: A54, Early algebra ideas involving one variable (teacher view), Grade 6, September 30, 1993, raw footage. Identifier: A54-19930930-KNWH-TV-CLASS-GR6-ALG-PIB-RAW