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Bricks Activity	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity		[0]
Student page for the classroom activity (also called the Masonry Problem; a variation on polyominoes) to be explored through manipulatives (dominoes). Students explore different possibilities of makin... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Domino Activity	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity		[0]
Student page for the classroom activity (similar to Pentomino + 1 = Hexomino; a variation on polyominoes) to be explored through manipulatives (paper dominoes). Students explore whether it is possible... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Frogs and Geckos	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity		[1]
Students play the Frogs and Geckos Game (also called Traffic Jam) to find the least number of moves that it takes for the frogs and geckos to change places. Students also record the number of steps an... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Locker Problem Activity	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity		[1]
A classroom activity (also called 1000 Lockers) to be explored through the use of manipulatives and a ClarisWorks spreadsheet. Students then look for patterns and write the answer algebraically. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Traffic Jam Activity	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity		[2]
A classroom activity, to be explored through large movement experience, manipulatives, and an interactive Java applet. Students then revisit the activity, look for patterns, and write the answer algeb... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Mellow Yellow: Interpreting Gr...	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Sketchpad	Activity		[0]
Compare different representations of motion: a story, a position graph, and the motion itself. Create a graph that matches a story, or write a story to match a graph, and check either by watching Mell... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Lulu Information for Teachers	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Computer	Lesson Plan		[1]
Suggestions of question prompts to provide students as they use Lulu, one of the Alive Maths microworlds. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Rational Number Relationships	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Excel	Lesson Plan		[0]
In this activity, students use an interactive spreadsheet template to explore relationships and patterns in rational numbers. The students will also learn how to create the template. Students will exp... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Bricks Activity	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan		[0]
Classroom activity (also called the Masonry Problem; a variation on polyominoes) to be explored through manipulatives (dominoes). Students explore different possibilities of making brick walls with an... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Domino Activity	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan		[0]
A classroom activity (similar to Pentomino + 1 = Hexomino; a variation on polyominoes) to be explored through manipulatives (paper dominoes). Students explore whether it is possible to cover a 6x5 gri... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Locker Problem	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan		[0]
A classroom activity (also called 1000 Lockers) to be explored through the use of manipulatives and a ClarisWorks spreadsheet. Students then look for patterns and write the answer algebraically. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Traffic Jam - Teacher Lesson P...	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan		[6]
A classroom activity (also called Hop, Skip, Jump) aligned to the NCTM and California Standards, to be explored through large movement experience, manipulatives, and an interactive Java applet. Studen... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Classroom narrative: Lulu	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Computer	Story		[0]
A story from the middle school classroom: the mathematical ideas and questions encountered by one group of students worked with the Lulu microworld. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Kathleen's Story	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Story		[0]
A story related by a fourth grade Enrichment class teacher about how George Reese worked with two of her students on the Balance Applet tool. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Linear Functions Dialogue	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Calculator	Support Material		[0]
Discusses functions of the form y = ___*x + ___. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Building a Brick Wall	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
A pictorial representation of the pattern that emerges as you investigate the problem posed in the Domino Activity. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fibonacci Numbers and Brick Wa...	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
This page explains the connection between the Fibonacci numbers to brick wall patterns. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Traffic Jam Solutions and Refl...	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
A page of the solutions and reflections on this problem from participants in the 1996 Math Forum Summer Institute. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Geocadabra	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Computer	Tool	$	[0]
Geocadabra is dynamic geometry software that supports students learning 2D and 3D geometry, functions and curves (with analysis), and probability. The software was developed in Holland, and is avai... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Algebraic Reasoning	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Flash	Tool		[7]
This program introduces students to fundamental concepts in algebra. Using two or three weighing scales, students must determine the weight of a specific object or group of objects. The program provid... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
The Double Operation Function ...	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Flash	Tool		[1]
A function machine with two operations, and options to hide or reveal numbers and set all operations and numbers. A notepad is available for recording inputs and outputs, and a loop function takes the... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Algebra Quiz	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Tool		[0]
This activity allows the user to practice solving algebraic equations, with variable time limit, difficulty, and problem type. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Balance applets	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Tool		[3]
A series of balance applets of increasing difficulty. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Bricks Activity Applet	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Tool		[0]
This applet has an additional feature that allows students to investigate some more general characteristics of Bricks problem since they can attempt building walls of different sizes. They might embar... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Function Machine	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Tool		[5]
This virtual manipulative is designed to teach the concept of a function. It does so by allowing you experiment with various functions. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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