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Play with Frogs |
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| Go to: |
http://tapor1.mcmaster.ca/~sgs/cgi-bin/Maths/maths.cgi
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| Description: |
This is the Frogs microworld. Can you exchange sides with the other team of Frogs by jumping or sliding? Frogs provides a great way of getting acquainted with ideas in Algebra, Problem Solving, Reasoning and Proof. The symmetric patterns involved can help students explore generalization and algebraic formulation. |
| Technology Type: |
JavaScript | |
| Author: |
Nathalie Sinclair |
| Language: |
English | |
| Cost: |
Does not require payment for use |
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| Lesson Plan: |
Play with Frogs Information for Teachers |
| Story: |
Classroom narrative: Frogs |
| Courses: |
Math 6 |
Number sense, Algebra and expressions |
| Math 7 |
Number sense, Algebra and expressions |
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Other Review (Based on classroom experience)
Reviewer: ihor, Aug 6 2004 12:13AM |
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What did you learn? Using the Frogs puzzle is a highly motivating way to teach patterns and functions. |
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Recommended for: Math 7: Algebra and expressions; Algebra: Functions / Relations; Algebra II: Functions / Relations |
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| Comment: | A great way to use the applet to see how a neat puzzle can motivate the learning of patterns and functions. |
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