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What is Engaging Mathematics, Volume II: Algebra I
An instructional resource featuring over 100 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
(TEKS)-based, classroom-ready mathematics activities that each take
approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
A TEKS-based resource that addresses all algebra I
mathematics TEKS and provides—
• Rigorous problem-solving tasks
• Manipulative-based tasks
• Vocabulary development tasks
• Sorting and classifying tasks
A resource that supports high-quality, research-based instruction by
providing activities that can be used for various purposes, including—
• Engaging warm-ups and opening tasks that draw students into
relevant and challenging mathematics
• Instructional support for all students, from at-risk to gifted and
talented, to help learners articulate, refine, and retain important
mathematical concepts, processes, and skills
• Short-cycle, formative assessments that provide immediate and
ongoing feedback to guide instruction for the teacher and learning for
the student
• Supplemental tasks to support intervention strategies
A resource that incorporates the mathematics process standards by
promoting—
• Reasoning, generalizing, and problem solving in
mathematical and real-world contexts
• Modeling, using tools, and connecting
representations
• Analysis
• Communication
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What is Engaging Mathematics, Volume II: Algebra I
An instructional resource featuring over 100 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
(TEKS)-based, classroom-ready mathematics activities that each take
approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
A TEKS-based resource that addresses all algebra I
mathematics TEKS and provides—
• Rigorous problem-solving tasks
• Manipulative-based tasks
• Vocabulary development tasks
• Sorting and classifying tasks
A resource that supports high-quality, research-based instruction by
providing activities that can be used for various purposes, including—
• Engaging warm-ups and opening tasks that draw students into
relevant and challenging mathematics
• Instructional support for all students, from at-risk to gifted and
talented, to help learners articulate, refine, and retain important
mathematical concepts, processes, and skills
• Short-cycle, formative assessments that provide immediate and
ongoing feedback to guide instruction for the teacher and learning for
the student
• Supplemental tasks to support intervention strategies
A resource that incorporates the mathematics process standards by
promoting—
• Reasoning, generalizing, and problem solving in
mathematical and real-world contexts
• Modeling, using tools, and connecting
representations
• Analysis
• Communication
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2
3
4
