Algebra

Algebra Tiles involve students in learning algebraic concepts, including adding and subtracting polynomials, factoring trinomials, the Zero Principle, and solving first and second-degree equations. Algebra Tiles use small squares, rectangles, and large squares to represent constants, variables, and squared variables. Because the pieces have a different color on each side, they can also be used to represent positive and negative quantities. Each tile represents the quantities x, x², and 1 along with their additive inverses.

Use Algebra Tiles as concrete models to help students understand algebraic thinking and provide meaning to variables, combine like terms, use an area model to represent multiplying and factoring polynomials, and solve first- and second-degree equations. Algebra Tiles enable students to add and subtract integers, combine like terms, multiply binomials, factor trinomials, and more.