Numeracy

1. Read the Introduction to Algebra and be ready to answer this question: "Why do we use letters in algebra?"
2. See how an equation stays in "balance" when you add or subtract on both sides of the equation.
3. CHALLENGE: Try solving algebra equations!
4. CHALLENGE: Can your brain think algebraically?
5. CHALLENGE: Algebra Puzzle. HINT: Be sure to read the directions!
6. OK, those are hard. You can have the last 15 minutes of class playing math games at CoolMath-Games.com, Mathplayground.com, or try Wangdoodles.