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Hands-On Equations
5th Grade

Hands-On Equations is a program focusing on Algebra for kids, Because it is visual and kinesthetic program, the students learn essential algebraic concepts and skills in a fun and meaningful way. The elementary students actually solve algebraic equations by touching and moving pieces on a visual scale. (see photos below)

The elementary students are very successful when using this approach because they are receiving whole-brain instruction. They are fully immersed in their learning and the concepts and skills for algebra come easily.

Algebra Concepts learned in the 5th Grade:
 * The concept of the unknown
 * How to evaluate an expression
 * How to combine like terms
 * The relational meaning of the equal sign
 * The meaning of an algebra equation
 * How to balance algebra equations
 * The concept of the check of an equation
 * The ability so solve one and two step algebra equations
 * Solving equations with unknowns on both sides
 * how to work with a multiple of a parenthetical expression

A new concept is introduced every week and is followed by a short series of previous work problems. The reinforcement factor is essential for maximum learning.