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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,...
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,...
Grapher	Equations and functions (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool		[5]
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,...
Balance applets	Equations and functions (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool		[3]
A series of balance applets of increasing difficulty. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Zoom Algebra	Equations and functions (Math 7)	TI-83/TI-84	Tool	$	[3]
Zoom Algebra is a Computer Algebra System App for TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus graphing calculators. Its patent-pending interface is visual and easy to use, with many little shortcuts. For example, ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Traffic Jam Activity	Equations and functions (Math 7)	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,...
Frogs and Geckos	Equations and functions (Math 7)	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,...
Positive Linear Function Machi...	Deriving a function (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool		[1]
This activity allows the user to explore simple linear functions; the function is determined by looking for patterns in the outputs. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Mellow Yellow: Interpreting Gr...	Representations (Math 7)	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 7)+	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 7)	Java Applet	Tool		[12]
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,...
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,...
Traffic Jam - Teacher Lesson P...	Equations and functions (Math 7)	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 7)+	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,...
Math911	Equations and functions (Math 7)	Computer	Tool	$	[4]
Tutorial fee-based software for PCs that must be downloaded to the user's computer. It covers topics from pre-algebra through pre-calculus, including trigonometry and some statistics. The software pos... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphs and Functions	Deriving a function (Math 7)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan		[3]
This lesson is designed to introduce students to graphing functions. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Pan Balance - Shapes (Fixed Va...	Representations (Math 7)	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 7)	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,...
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,...
Lulu Information for Teachers	Equations and functions (Math 7)	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,...
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,...
The Double Operation Function ...	Functions (Math 7)	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,...
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,...
Guess My Coefficients App	Equations and functions (Math 7)	TI-83/TI-84	Tool		[1]
This App provides a way for students to study and learn how to identify the coefficients of a function from a graph. Students can choose linear functions, quadratic functions, and absolute value funct... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Function Machine	Equations and functions (Math 7)	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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