Numeracy Resources

A quick reading about a quick strategy a teacher uses to make "like terms" meaningful to her students.

Instructions and printables for a "combine like terms" UNO game, with some hints for using the game with your students.

Teachers can use these materials to help students develop algebraic reasoning and learn how to use algebra as a tool in problem-solving. Students also learn about mathematical symbols and how they are used. Part 1 focuses on (1) mathematical equality; (2) how to evaluate equations and expressions and solve equations using visual models like area models, hanger diagrams, and balance scales; (3) the distributive property of multiplication and the order of operations; and (4) how to write equations to describe real-life situations.