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I think this works very well for some units and not so well for others. For example, I take a similar approach to Systems of equations with my 8th grade Algebra class: we intro systems, learn the different ways to solve them and then finally I introduce real world problems.
Thank you for the kind words. I do the same in my class. Some of my colleagues teach elimination and substitution simultaneously with word problems and I find it a bit too much for students to handle at first.
I enjoy reading your pieces. Please keep them coming!
I think this works very well for some units and not so well for others. For example, I take a similar approach to Systems of equations with my 8th grade Algebra class: we intro systems, learn the different ways to solve them and then finally I introduce real world problems.
Thank you for the kind words. I do the same in my class. Some of my colleagues teach elimination and substitution simultaneously with word problems and I find it a bit too much for students to handle at first.