Before directly introducing child to concept of variables and constant, I prefer doing it indirectly through algebraic tiles.
I first used blocks and tiles concepts to solve word problems and algebraic equation for my elder one. That time my focus was more on searching net for right resources primarily sites where she can graphically solve the word problems.
Over the years I have learnt so many fun filled techniques to teach maths and science all thanks to the experience i had with my elder daughter. While she studies new concepts I also learn new methods of teaching those concepts.
My younger one is getting benefited by this, because for her I plan the lessson well in advance and with an interactive activity as well.
So I have made this two page printable. It has tiles to represent variables x, -x , y , -y , x2 and y2 . Plus constant 1 and -1.
To begin with we start with simple equation x+1 = 3.
Here is how to do it
Next we did something with negative constant value x – 2 = 3
Solve few questions like y + 4 = 8, Y-2 = 5 and so on.
Later we moved to equation of the form 2x +2 = 6
3x -1 = 5
and so on.
Two variable equation will be done in our next session.
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