Learning About Algebra |
Session 1 Lessons, Activities and Games |
Thinking Blocks Activity Part/Whole 2 Parts | Addition and Subtraction Whole/Part Level 1 Play Introduction
After Introducation: Complete the 8 addition or subtraction problems that follow the video. | SMARTboard Activity: Creating Whole to Two Part Examples |
Number Pattern Games |
| Missing Numbers | Number Patterns | Number Cruncher |
| Crack Hacker’s Safe | Safe Cracker | The Product Game |
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Session 2 Lessons, Activities and Games |
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Thinking Block Activity Part/Whole 3 Parts | Part to Whole Level 2 or 2 Steps Play Introduction After Video: Complete the 8 addition or subtraction problems that follow the video. | SMARTboard Activity: Creating Whole to Three Part Examples |
Function Machine Games |
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| Function Machine | Whole Number Cruncher | Function Machine: Playground Math |
| Ambleweb Function Machine | The Double Operations Function Machine | Stop the Creatures |
Practice and Review Levels 1 and 2 Addition and Subtraction Whole/Parts Follow link to Thinking Blocks. Then click on Part/Whole 2 Steps. Next click on Practice in the far right corner. After that click on Level 1. Complete all 10 problems in the practice. |
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| Session 3 Lessons, Activities and Games |
Thinking Blocks Compare 1 Step | Compare 1 Step Play Introduction After Video: Complete the 8 addition or subtraction problems that follow the video. | SMARTboard Activity: Creating Compare 1 Step Problems |
Pan Balance Games |
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| Number Balance | Pan Balance Shapes | Pan Balance Shapes 6 Sets |
| Monkey Math Balance | Model Algebra | Integer Tilt |
| Algebraic Reasoning | Balance with Adding and Subtracting | Algebra Balance Scales |
| Sum Sense a Different Way to Look at Numbers |
Addition Sum Sense |
| Subtraction Sum Sense |
Multiplication Sum Sense | Numbles | Division Sum Sense |
Session 4 Lessons, Activities and Games |
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Thinking Blocks Comparing 2 Step Problems | Compare 2 Steps Play Introduction After Video: Complete the 8 addition or subtraction problems that follow the video. | |
Word Problem Games
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| Grand Slam Math | Word Problems with Katie | Hoops |
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Practice and Review Levels 3 and 4 Comparing 1 or 2 Steps Follow link to Thinking Blocks. Then click on Comparing 2 Steps. Next click on Practice in the far right corner. After that click on Level 2. Complete all 10 problems in the practice. |
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Session 5 Lessons, Activites and Games |
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Thinking Blocks Change 2 Steps | Time for a Change Play Introduction After Video: Complete the 8 addition or subtraction problems that follow the video. | |
Solving Algebra Equations and Using Number Lines |
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| How to Video: Balancing Equations | How to Video: Solving Variables | Addition Equations |
| Fun Brain: Line Jumper | Fun Brain Magician | Power Lines |
Session 6 Lessons, Activities and Games |
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Thinking Blocks Compare Multiple Steps | Compare Multiple Steps Click on Compare 3. Watch the video. Then do the 8 addition or subtraction problems that follow the video. | |
| Logic Games |
| Disguise Combo | Lost in the Northern Frontier | Sudoku |
Mastermind | Counter Example | |
| Algebra Puzzle | Pattern Blocks | |
Practice and Review Levels 5 and 6 Time for a Change and Compare Multiple Steps Follow link to Thinking Blocks. Then click on Change 2 Steps. Next click on Practice in the far right corner. After that click on Level 3. Complete all 10 problems in the practice. |
Create Your Own Thinking Blocks Lesson Choose one of the Thinking Blocks levels below. A list of math story problems will open up. Choose one of the problems from the list. Follow your teacher's instructions on how to create your Thinking Blocks lesson. |
Thinking Blocks: Addition and Subtraction Part/Whole Levels 1 and 2 | Thinking Blocks: Addition and Subtraction Compare Levels 3 and 4 | Thinking Blocks: Addition and Subtraction Time for a Change and Compare Levels 5 and 6 |