07.26.2023 - By NCETM
A secondary maths teacher explains the benefits of using algebra tiles, and shares some practical tips.
A transcript (PDF) of this episode is available to download.
Show notes
Taking part in the discussion:
Lizi Pepper, secondary maths teacher and KS3 maths lead at Tytherington School, and Secondary Mastery Specialist
Becky Donaldson, NCETM Assistant Director for Secondary
Beth Goodliff, Senior Communications Manager at the NCETM.
Episode chapters
00:34 – Introductions
01:16 – The big picture: why use algebra tiles?
03:39 – Where to start with algebra tiles
09:09 – Evidence that they are impacting on students’ understanding
11:16 – A learning sequence
17:24 – Limitations and benefits of the tiles
Useful links
Lizi is @mathspeptalk on Twitter
Becky is @donaldson_maths on Twitter
Lizi’s blog is at https://mathspeptalk.blogspot.com/
NCETM feature: Completing the square
NCETM resource: Using mathematical representations at KS3.