• recognize connections between different card features,
• understand how cards relate and write about those relationships,
• build conjectures to support observations,
• improve problem-solving skills, and
• develop proficiency in recognizing algebraic equations.

Teachers and tutors will…

• encourage cooperative learning,
• gain additional ways to assess student achievement,
  
• save time with ready-to-go lessons and worksheets,
  
• be able to accommodate different learning styles, and
  
• help students actively build knowledge with understanding.

Plus learning The Algebra Game is easy, especially with the help of these resources:

Teacher Manuals
A Teacher's Manual accompanies the card decks in each area of study. These manuals focus on ready-to-use cooperative learning activities with follow up discussion questions for student writing literacy and classroom discussion. Instruction-friendly black-line transparency masters and answer keys save prep time for teachers.
 
On-site Training: The Math Studio will provide on-site training to schools and school systems. Training covers classroom management, secrets of successful implementation, plus numerous middle school and high school classroom instructional techniques designed to motivate and engage all students in algebra learning. Please call for details.
 
Start erasing algebra angst or block-scheduling blues today by ordering The Algebra Game with a school purchase order or download and complete our Order form and fax to The Math Studio at 978-744-4306.

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Students can make sense of linear equations by matching slope and y-intercept cards. They will quickly grasp the interconnectedness between cards and how the distinct parts – graphs, point pair, slope, and y intercept – fit together with equations.  All decks used together provide a greater variety of parallel and perpendicular line pairs for extra practice or added challenge.

The quadratic formula is demystified as students piece together and match up the various parts —vertex, axis of symmetry, discriminant and quadratic formula. The goal for students is to match these cards to the factor, root, point pair, and graph cards to discover the connections to the quadratic equation. All decks have a sampling of non function parabolas and include several parabolas that are in translated positions.

By using all of the conic section decks together, students become proficient at recognizing conic equation characteristics for circles, parabolas, ellipses and hyperbolas. When each deck is used separately, Algebra Game players can study equation and graph characteristics — including foci, eccentricity, point pair, and standard form notation — in greater depth. All of the decks have three examples of  conic equations with translated origins.

All three trig functions — sine, cosine and tangent — and their reciprocals have matching graphs, point pairs, and equations.  Clues about a graph's amplitude and period are imbedded in equations so students learn how the equation effects the related graph.   

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Buy each component separately and assemble your own teaching package or save by buying Topic Packs and add any additional decks for your classroom. For the greatest savings, purchase the Complete Topic Series or the Complete Classroom Series. Your choice — your game — you win!

To Order:
Buy the decks individually or in packs:

• Go to ETA/Classroom Products Warehouse, Nasco, EAI, Greene Bark Press or Secondary Teacher Store, Warren, MI
• Fax your school purchase order direct to The Math Studio, Inc. at 978-744-4306