Multiplication the Algebra Way (AIMS program publications)

Algebraic multiplication differs significantly from the arithmetic algorighm so students must learn new processes. The activities in this publication help them build mental imagery of algebraic processes and reinforce concepts by using parallel manipulative, representational, and abstract approaches. The carefully developed sequence begins with learning new concepts and processes in the familiar base ten environment, followed by applying parallel approaces using base 3, 4, and 5 numbers, and finally transitioning to algebra by translating the same process to similar literal equations.AIMS Education Foundation is the author of 'Multiplication the Algebra Way (AIMS program publications)' with ISBN 9781881431930 and ISBN 1881431932.