Sample lesson: Completing the square
The objective of this lesson is to use Algebra tiles to complete the square of a polynomial. Algebra tiles can be printed out from the extra resources or used on the computer with Smart Notebook.
Supplemental Materials
Completing the Square Smart Notebook File | |
File Size: | 30 kb |
File Type: | notebook |
Algebra Tiles | |
File Size: | 97 kb |
File Type: |
Complete Camtasia Project File
Download FIle
Download FIle
Software Tools
Hardware Tools
MacBook Pro (Mid 2009)
Bamboo Capture Tablet and Pen
Reflection
This was the first time I used Camtasia. I taught this lesson earlier this year to my Algebra I class, mostly 9th graders. The creation of the Notebook file took about 30 to 45 minutes, with some tweaking after I used it in class a few time. I found Camtasia fairly easy to use. It was easy to crop out sections when I made mistakes speaking. I also cropped out all of the "Umms" and "Ahhs," which I say a lot more then I think I do. Overall, recording the video and editing it took about an hour, but I think I could make this a much faster process has I get better with the software.