Building Algorithms: Teacher Resources

Welcome to the teacher resources page for the Building Algorithms challenge! Here you will find links for a variety of resources: the student-facing challenge materials, a teacher guide for the challenge, a slide deck for the challenge, and some tips on implementation models and recruiting judges.

Mathematical Standards

Algebra

  • Representing and Manipulating Algebraic Expressions
    • Translate an algorithm into an algebraic expression. 6.EE.A.2.A
    • Simplify algebraic expressions. 6.EE.A.2.B
  • Create and solve equations and inequalities. 7.EE.B.4

Number Sense and Computation

Additional Resources

The resources in this section are the same for all challenges.

Pitch Preparation Resources

The following resources are here to support you as you plan to recruit people outside of the classroom to serve as experts and pitch judges.