This year with both the fourth and fifth grade math groups, I have begun using a program called Hands-on Equations. I think it is safe to say that the kids and I both love it! It is an amazing program that teaches algebra in a hands-on, visual way. It works to insure that students see that algebra is a world of balance (what you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side.) I must give credit to Mrs. Alers for it is through her that I learned about this program last year and was able to purchase it (thanks to Mr. Camp) late last spring. Here are what some of the kids have to say about it... Today I learned that if you learn to use Hands-on Equations, you can do hands-on paper algebra! When kids are excited about algebra and cheer when they find out we are doing Hands-on Equations, you know that you have found a gold mine! Check out the website so you can learn more about this great program we are using this year:
http://www.borenson.com/ Keep in mind that there is also an app available for Android and Apple users. Your child can have fun with this program at home through technology too!
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