Algebra Concepts . Simulated algebra tiles develop an understanding of operations with integers, the addition and subtraction of binomials and trinomials, multiplying expressions and factoring. Students move tiles on the screen to represent algebraic expressions. The computer evaluates the expression and displays the result. The Function Plot tool allows students to define a function and see a graph of the solution set.
Students enter a coefficient for each term and then select 'plot'.
The computer graphs the function. Students can graph linear and quadratic equations. Since multiple graphs can be drawn on the same grid, the program is useful in illustrating solution sets for simultaneous equations. Grade Levels 7-12. Search the CD-ROM using the TurboGuide Spider.