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Bricks Activity	Equations and functions (Math 5)	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 5)	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 5)	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 5)	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,...
Patterns, Relations, and Funct...	Representations (Math 5)	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,...
Bricks Activity	Equations and functions (Math 5)	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 5)	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 5)	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,...
Patterns, Relations, and Funct...	Representations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
These guided, interactive activities present sequences of geometric patterns and encourage students to generate rules and functions describing relationships between the pattern number and characterist... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Kathleen's Story	Equations and functions (Math 5)	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,...
Building a Brick Wall	Equations and functions (Math 5)	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 5)	Java Applet	Support Material	[0]
This page explains the connection between the Fibonacci numbers to brick wall patterns. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Algebraic Reasoning	Equations and functions (Math 5)	Flash	Tool	[5]
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,...
Thinking Blocks - Ratio Word P...	Setting up an equation (Math 5)+	Flash	Tool	[5]
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,...
Thinking Blocks: Addition and ...	Equations and functions (Math 5)	Flash	Tool	[1]
Learn how to solve word problems involving addition and subtraction. Organize story components into visual models that are easy to understand. Practice Set 1: Part/Whole with Two Pa... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Thinking Blocks: Multiplicatio...	Equations and functions (Math 5)	Flash	Tool	[2]
Learn how to solve challenging multiplication and division problems by building simple math models. Multiplication - 1 Step Multiplication - Multistep A Multipli... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Balance applets	Equations and functions (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[3]
A series of balance applets of increasing difficulty. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Bricks Activity Applet	Equations and functions (Math 5)	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 5)	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,...
Grapher	Equations and functions (Math 5)	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,...
Locker Problem	Equations and functions (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Investigate the famous Locker problem. Invent your own version! This applet has a feature that allows students to investigate some of their own versions of the locker problem. For example, instead of ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Pan Balance - Shapes (Fixed Va...	Representations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[2]
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,...
Spotting Numbers	Representations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
With this tool, students can create and explore their own patterns using colored dots on a grid. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Spotting Numbers Problems	Representations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
This tool uses colored spots to create geometric patterns. Questions probe understanding and ask students to generate rules and functions. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Whole Number Cruncher	Equations and functions (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
This activity allows the user to practice problem solving skills by having to determine the operation the computer is using to get the output from a given input. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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