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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,...
Balance applets	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Tool	[3]
A series of balance applets of increasing difficulty. 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	Tool	[1]
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,...
Million Dollar Mission	Setting up an equation (Math 6)+	Spreadsheet	Tool	[1]
This is the famous "doubling pennies" problem. Students will study exponential growth. The activity is designed for students to work independently, or in groups with guidance from the teacher. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Traffic Jam Applet	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Tool	[13]
Equal numbers of people face each other with one open slot between them. Everybody faces the open slot. If there are 6 people there will be 7 slots, 6 of which must always have people in them. People ... 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,...
Thinking Blocks - Ratio Word P...	Setting up an equation (Math 6)+	Flash	Tool	[6]
Thinking Blocks teaches students in grades 4 - 6 how to model and solve multistep word problems dealing with ratio and proportion. Using brightly colored blocks, students model the relationships among... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Grapher	Equations and functions (Math 6)	Java Applet	Tool	[6]
Using this virtual manipulative you may: graph a function; trace a point along the graph; dynamically vary function parameters; change the range of values displayed in the graph; graph multiple functi... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Pan Balance - Shapes (Fixed Va...	Representations (Math 6)	Java Applet	Tool	[3]
This double pan balance, created for use by participants in the PreK‑2 Algebra E‑Workshop, is a special version of the Pan Balance - Shapes applet. It uses numbers that are friendly for pr... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Lulu	Equations and functions (Math 6)	JavaScript	Tool	[3]
Lulu, one of the Alive Maths microworlds, is primarily a problem-posing and problem-solving environment where students are invited to look for numerical relationships and spatial patterns on the coord... 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,...
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,...
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,...
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,...
In the Dark with an Elephant P...	Representations (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
Gives students experience in manipulating graphs by changing domain and range values for the viewing window, which can easily be carried over to more powerful tools such as graphing calculators. Allow... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Patterns, Relations, and Funct...	Representations (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
This eModule presents sequences of geometric patterns and encourages students to generate rules and functions describing relationships between the pattern number and characteristics of the pattern. S... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Multi-Step Functions Discussio...	Setting up an equation (Math 6)	Calculator	Support Material	[1]
Discusses the notion of composite functions as several "number machines" with the output of one machine becoming the input of another. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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,...
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,...
"Picking" Your Way through Are...	Setting up an equation (Math 6)	TI-Nspire	Activity	[0]
In this activity, students will discover Pick�s Theorem by ﬁnding the relationship between area and the number of boundary points and interior points of a lattice polygon. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Function Graphing	Representations (Math 6)	TI-Nspire	Activity	[0]
This activity focuses on: * graphing an ordered pair, (a, f(a)), for a function f * the connection between a function, its table, and its graph * the interpretation of the horizontal coordinate o... 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,...
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