Algebra Review

Grade 9s are deep into algebra review today. We dug out some math Tarsia Puzzles and had some fun putting them together.

We had 2 different puzzles to do, which kept most students actively involved and discussing math for most of the period.

Puzzle had fractions and order of operations work, vocabulary, exponent laws, different forms of linear equations, distributive property and equation solving.

I made these tarsia puzzles in a word processor, but in the olden days I made them by hand, copied them on card stock, and cut them out. Some groups tried one of my puzzles from years ago. They had fun putting it together.

I was impressed at how they were working hard, and having good discussions with peers, and reminding each other about what we’ve learned this term.

Here are the .pdf copies of the puzzles.

Remember to print them single sided, and if doing more than one puzzle in a class, having different colours for different puzzles is helpful. When I am very organized I’ll give groups sandwich bags, and have them put their puzzle pieces in the bag to either bring home to practice, or for me to keep and use with future classes.