From Patterns of Input and Output to Algebraic Equations

Students explore the relationship between input and output values and learn to use algebraic expressions and equations.

Arrangement 1

The CyberSquad tries to figure out a table arrangement for 20 workers in this video from Cyberchase.

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Arrangement 2

In this video segment from Cyberchase, Matt tries for a second time to arrange tables and chairs to accomodate 20 workers.

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Arrangement 3

Matt’s third table arrangement helps fit all 20 workers at five tables in this video segment from Cyberchase.

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Creating a Code

The CyberSquad communicates using a secret code in this video segment from Cyberchase.

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Patterns in Nature

In this video segment from Cyberchase, a plant expert shows Bianca the patterns and symmetry found in nature.

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Speed of Ascent

In this video segment from Cyberchase, Hacker and the CyberSquad race to reach the Good Vibration on staircases that grow at different rates and have steps of varying sizes.

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Staircases of Shangri-La

Hacker and the CyberSquad use two different staircases as they race to reach the Good Vibration in this video segment from Cyberchase.

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Stop That Creature

In this Cyberchase interactive, try to shut down a series of creature-controlling machines by determining the solution to a function.

Using Concrete Manipulatives to Generate Algebraic Patterns

Using manipulatives, students figure out patterns in problems involving seating arrangements. They write algebraic equations to describe the relationships.