Getting Started with Tactile Algebra Tiles

Tactile Algebra Tiles provides students with exciting opportunities to explore basic algebraic techniques with a hands-on approach. Tactile Algebra Tiles helps to take a shift from an abstract to concrete concepts. Come join us as we unbox Tactile Algebra Tiles and work with our students on demonstrating basic algebraic skills.    

Instructor: Nabiha Mujahid and Robin King  

Primary Core or ECC Area:  Mathematics

Target Audience: Educators utilizing Tactile Algebra Tiles for instruction

Pre-requisite knowledge:   

Lesson Plan Goal:  Tactile Algebra Tiles is an effective tool for learning math concepts.

Learning Objectives:  

The participants will learn the basics of using Tactile Algebra Tiles to represent numbers and variables

The participants will learn how to implement adding, subtracting, and multiplying integers.

The participants will learn how to solve linear equations by using Tactile Algebra Tiles.

Materials Needed:  Tactile Algebra Tiles kit