Introduction to

ALGEBRA
Presented by
SEHAR (B.Ed II)
Sukkur IBA
 Content
• Objectives
• Curriculum Alignment
• Introduction to Algebra
• Activity 1
• Significance of Algebra
• Activity 2
• Why we teach Algebra?
• Misconception (An Algebraic Story)
 Curriculum Alignment

• Introduction to Algebra
• Algebraic Expression, Equation & Identities
• Factorization of Algebraic Expression
• Basic Algebraic Formulas
• Manipulation of Algebraic
 OBJECTIVES
To enable students to:

• Understand the language of algebra (use of letters of the alphabets to

represent numbers).

• Differentiate between Variables & Constants.

• Substitute numbers for letters of the alphabet in expressions and

formula.

• Manipulate simple algebraic expressions

 What is Algebra?
The part of mathematics in which letters and other general
symbols are used to represent numbers and quantities in
formulae and equations.
Term : A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to
express a concept
Expression : It is a mathematical sentence; it doesn’t have
an equal sign

Equation : It is a complete Mathematical sentence that

includes a sign of equality
Parts of Algebraic Expression
 Variable:
A variable is a symbol which represents a quantity that can
vary.
 Constant
A constant is a symbol which represents a specific number
(a quantity does not vary).

Coefficient

The number that is multiplied by the variable.

 Activity 1
Sweets Begs
 Significance of Algebra
In the primary curriculum algebra can be seen as the
development of children’s ability to think and reason logically
and systematically.
 Activity 2
Steps:
1. Think of a number
2. Multiply it by 2
3. Add 10 to the number
4. Divide total by 2
5. Subtract total form number u picked
Answer will be
 Why we Teach Algebra?
We teaches algebra because , our real duty as teacher is not
merely to prepare our students for some “Real World” , and it
certainly is not merely to prepare them for workplace.

If we deny them access to algebra we deny them access to an

entire intellectual universe.

We Teach algebra to provide students all entire intellectual of

universe
Misconception
An Algebraic Story
The greatest enemy of understanding is coverage. As long as
you are determined to cover everything, you actually ensure
that most kids are not going to understand. You’ve got to
take enough time to get kids deeply involved in something so
they can think about it in lots of different ways and apply it –
not just at school but at home and on the street and so on.
(Brandt, 1993)