Y=mx+b

            I was a part of the algebra group. I was happy that we got the topic Algebra because I think it was easy. It is the basics of mathematics so it really was easy. Also, students tend to forget the basics but these basics are very useful in order to answer the questions in higher mathematics. Maybe my group mates were not that comfortable in Algebra, but I am. And I think being assigned in this topic would not only make us but also the whole Math 1 class bring back their knowledge of Algebra and appreciate the basics again.

            First we conducted the game named “Arrows and Ladders”. This game was a modification of the popular game snakes and ladders. Each group would take turns in rolling the dice. If they are able to answer the question given to them (which is algebra related) they could move forward. The group that would get the farthest block would be declared as winner.

            The next meeting, we did a debate entitled “In theory, division by zero is possible”. We chose this topic since it is very interesting. If this theory is true, then it would be mathematically possible to say 1=2. Two of my group mates were on the Negative side while I and my other group mate were on the affirmative side. I was glad we chose that topic because our classmates were able to understand the arguments in there. This only shows that they know the basic which is algebra.

            Next is we performed our creative presentation. I was assigned to think of these creative presentations. It was hard. Initially I was thinking that we would perform the history of algebra. We’d create a play. But it would be hard to practice since our schedules are all conflicting since were in different courses and year levels. So I used the youtube video I saw about the slope-intercept. The lyrics were sent to my group mates so that they would be able to practice the song.

We showed videos related to algebra as well as that video showing to nerd lovers using mathematical terms in showing their love for each other. Then we performed the jingle “y=mx+b” which was really fun and also made our classmates enjoy and laugh.

            This just shows that even though a lot of students don’t like algebra, it is very useful. A lot of the things in our surrounding have algebra in it. We just can’t see and appreciate it because it is the basics the “roots” hidden below.