Algebra-fy for 2nd Graders
Transcript: What to Notice: Students as young as 2nd grade could generalize, represent their generalization, and justify their thinking algebracially Original Problem: There were 3 apples on the table. Jan put 6 more apples on the table. How many apples were on the table in all? Show your work. 4,5,6,15 apples on table 1.f) Finally, look at your answers for problems 1.a-1.e. In one sentence describe the pattern you see between the number of apples on the table and your final answer. Problems: Original Problem: James had 13 baseball cards. He gave 6 to his brother. How many baseball cards does he have now? Show your work. gave 7,8,9,12 cards 1.f) Finally, look at your answers for problems 1.a-1.e. In one sentence describe the pattern you see between the number of baseball cards given to his brother and the amount James has leftover. Problems: 4 apples cost $1.00. How much will Jenny have to pay for 5 apples? Show your work. cost for 5,6,7,20 apples 1.f) Finally, look at your answers for problems 1.a-1.e. In one sentence describe the pattern you see between the number of apples you are paying for and the total cost of the apples. Algebra-fy for 2nd Graders