Using the area model with expressions

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Title	Using the area model with expressions
Description	This is an argumentation lesson that follows the 4-part model of argumentation described in "Mathematical Argumentation in Middle School-The What, Why, and How: A Step-by-Step Guide With Activities, Games, and Lesson Planning Tools."
Subject	Mathematics
Level	Middle School
Type	Discussion Prompts
Duration	60 minutes
Answers Included	No
Language	English
Keywords	area model, argumentation, distribution
Simulation(s)	Area Model Algebra (HTML5)

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Author(s)	Jennifer Knudsen, Teresa Lara-Meloy, Amanda McGarry
School / Organization	PhET
Date submitted	8/29/18
Date updated	8/29/18