FLEX! Patterns in Algebra: Critical Thinking Class - Beginner Level

Looking to build your learner's mathematical reasoning skills, develop algebraic thinking, and critical thinking skills?  This class will help you do that!

❓What happens in this class?  

Learners work through different types of Algebra activities that don't actually look much like Algebra...they look more like puzzles.  
(Watch the video above to get an idea of what they look like.)

I'll provide students with...
📌a copy of the activities to print out
📌hints if they feel stuck on a problem
📌videos in which I walk students step-by-step through the solving process
📌answer keys to check their work

To keep things as organized as possible, I post the sessions for the week all at once on Mondays at 12 pm EST.  

🚀Each week, learners will have 4 new activities to complete (for a total of 40 activities in the complete course).  One of the wonderful things about a flex class is the ability to complete items on YOUR schedule!
 
These are are the 5 types of activities.  
Activity 1 has a series of geometric shapes that form a pattern.  Students will predict what the next shape will look like and sketch future shapes and notice details about the pattern.

Activity 2 involves equations.  No variables are used; instead, students have to figure out what numbers are represented by 2D figures.

Activity 3 uses sequences.  Students may have to predict a future figure in the sequence or find missing figures within the given sequence.

Activity 4 involves finding patterns among numbers.  This is a great prerequisite skill for Algebra when it comes to factoring, especially.

Activity 5 uses functions and students have to find a secret pattern within the function.


📅When does everything get posted in the classroom?  

On Mondays!

I'll post the 4 activities for the week in a printable handout, hints for the activities, video help, and solutions.  Learners may post questions if they are stuck on a certain section for additional feedback.

🚦[There are 3 levels in this series of courses with Mrs. Kennedy:  Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.]
The last part of the video, above, shows you examples of the levels to help you decide which level is best to start for your learner.
Generally, this might be helpful:
Beginner is probably better for a learner in upper elementary grades or struggling in Pre-Algebra.
Intermediate is probably better for a learner in Pre-Algebra or struggling in Algebra 1.
Advanced is probably better for a learner in Algebra 1.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Be sure to watch the video to see what the activities are like, read my reviews, and message me if you have any questions.