These algebraic equations with pan balances digital Boom Cards™ are a great way to practice problem-solving while learning algebra. Challenge your students to think outside the box with these algebraic equations: pan balance digital task cards! A great way to practice critical thinking skills! There are 40 task cards of varying difficulty perfect for grades 4-6. Cards start out fairly easy and get increasingly more difficult as students progress through the deck (cards). Students type their answ
This product is also listed as "Introduction to Algebra."
This short PPT explains (in a slightly silly way) that the "mystery box" problems that students learn to solve during their early years in school are really algebra problems. The PPT explains what algebra is and why mathematicians use letters for variables. The PPT is visually appealing in order to keep students engaged long enough to deliver the necessary information in the lesson.
I hope you'll like the lesson. It's short, sweet, an
This product is to be used in conjunction with the program to model the equations on an interactive whiteboard. This file coincides perfectly with Levels 1-3 (all 26 lessons) of the Hands on Equation kit. It ensures that you have to do NO PREP! Students are able to practice using pawns and cubes directly on the interactive whiteboard. Each Lesson has the problem already set up and ready to go which coincides perfectly with the Hands-On Equation kit. It guides the teacher on what to do next so