Algebraic Reasoning: Professor Arbegla Introduces Variables & Functions (GEMS Teacher's Guide for Grades 3-5)

By Lincoln Bergman, Jaine Kopp, Gems (Project)

Students work with Professor Arbegla to build Algebra Tool Kits and search for the Secret Rule that makes her Fabulous Function Machine work. Their kits help them grapple with a Fabulous Function Machine malfunction, experiment with the Morph Machine, and try to solve Professor Brangle's Balances. In the final activity, students address real-world problems to design a bedroom floor plan.Algebra in Action lets elementary students explore and gain understanding of algebraic reasoning while deepening their understanding of numbers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0924886706
• ISBN13: 9780924886706
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Lawrence Hall of Science
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5