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"Picking" Your Way through Are...	Setting up an equation (Math 7)	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,...
2D/3D Function Plotter	Graph functions (Math 7)	JavaScript	Story		[1]
Middle school teacher Jeff LeMieux writes about how he uses the JavaScript page of Patrick Dostert's 2D/3D Function Plotter with his students. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
A Geometric Investigation of (...	Squaring binomials (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool		[0]
Explores a geometric explanation of why (A + B)^2 = A^2 + 2AB + B^2. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Absolute Value Problems	Equations and functions (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool		[1]
Students are given an absolute value equation, and then given boxes to fill in step by step. After each step is complete, there is feedback, with help if the answer is wrong. This continues until the ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Activities for Algebra I with ...	Equations and functions (Math 7)	TI-73 Explorer	Activity		[0]
This collection of activities is intended to provide middle and high school Algebra I students with a set of data collection investigations that integrate mathematics and science and promote mathemati... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Algebra Balance Scales	Equations and functions (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool		[9]
This mathlet allows you to solve simple linear equations through the use of a balance beam. Unit blocks (representing 1s) and X-boxes (for the unknown, X), are placed on the pans of a balance beam. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Algebra Balance Scales - Negat...	Equations and functions (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool		[8]
Solve simple linear equations using a balance beam representation. Coefficients and constants may be positive or negative. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Algebra Nspirations: Linear Fu...	Equations and functions (Math 7)	TI-Nspire	Activity	$	[0]
A video that focuses on the TI-Nspire graphing calculator in the context of teaching algebra. In this program the TI-Nspire is used to explore the nature of linear functions. Examples ranging from ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Algebra Quiz	Equations and functions (Math 7)	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,...
Algebraic Equations	Equations and functions (Math 7)	Java Applet	Activity		[0]
This lesson involves a useful applet from the National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM). It is a good introduction to solving two-step equations for grade 6 or 7 or an effective review lesson f... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Algebraic Reasoning	Equations and functions (Math 7)	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,...
Alginon's Algebra	Binomials (Math 7)	Flash	Tool		[0]
Hide and reveal elements in two-step algebraic equations, as a basis for discussion of the ideas term, expression, and equation. Also includes an assessment activity. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Balance applets	Equations and functions (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool		[3]
A series of balance applets of increasing difficulty. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Bricks Activity	Vertical line test (Math 7)	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,...
Bricks Activity	Vertical line test (Math 7)	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,...
Bricks Activity Applet	Vertical line test (Math 7)	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,...
Building a Brick Wall	Vertical line test (Math 7)	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,...
Classroom narrative: Lulu	Equations and functions (Math 7)	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,...
Data Flyer	Deriving a function (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool		[2]
This activity allows the user to plot a set of (x,y) ordered pairs and graph a function on the same coordinate plane. The applet allows the manipulation of a function of the form y = f(x). More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Domino Activity	Vertical line test (Math 7)	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,...
Domino Activity	Vertical line test (Math 7)	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,...
Excitement Lessons for Pre-Alg...	Equations and functions (Math 7)	Computer	Lesson Plan		[0]
The software used with these lessons will typically be used in one of three modes: (1) Classroom Discussion-Demo using an overhead display and software configured either by parameter-setting html docu... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exploring Algebra 1 with The G...	Equations and functions (Math 7)	Sketchpad	Activity	$	[1]
This collection of 56 activities compiled specifically for Algebra 1—including updated activities from Exploring Algebra with The Geometer's Sketchpad and many new ones—covers topics such as: <... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Expression Pan Balance	Equations and functions (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool		[0]
As students begin to use symbolic representations they use variables as place holders or unknowns. As their use of symbolic representation grows, they need to engage in reasoning about the symbolic r... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fibonacci Numbers and Brick Wa...	Vertical line test (Math 7)	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
This page explains the connection between the Fibonacci numbers to brick wall patterns. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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