A secondary maths teacher explains the benefits of using algebra tiles, and shares some practical tips.

A transcript (PDF) of this episode is available to download.

Show notes Taking part in the discussion: * Lizi Pepper, secondary maths teacher and KS3 maths lead at Tytherington School, and Secondary Mastery Specialist * Becky Donaldson, NCETM Assistant Director for Secondary * Beth Goodliff, Senior Communications Manager at the NCETM.

Episode chapters * 00:34 – Introductions * 01:16 – The big picture: why use algebra tiles? * 03:39 – Where to start with algebra tiles * 09:09 – Evidence that they are impacting on students’ understanding * 11:16 – A learning sequence * 17:24 – Limitations and benefits of the tiles

Useful links * Lizi is @mathspeptalk on Twitter * Becky is @donaldson_maths on Twitter * Lizi’s blog is at https://mathspeptalk.blogspot.com/ * NCETM feature: Completing the square * NCETM resource: Using mathematical representations at KS3.