Algebra Balance Scales
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_201_g_4_t_2.html
Activity, Manipulative, Publisher, National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Solve simple linear equations using a balance beam representation. 2-step equations.
Updated 3 April 2022: Version that doesn't use Java.
13 September 2009 Edit: 3 April 2022
- Topics:
- Patterns and Algebra, Equations
- Content Type:
- Activity, Manipulative, Publisher, National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
- The Australian Curriculum
- Number and Algebra, Linear and nonlinear relationships, ACMNA179 Year 7 Solve simple linear equations, ACMNA194 Year 8 Solve linear equations using algebraic and graphical techniques. Verify solutions by
- The Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 New
- Year 7, Algebra Year 7, AC9M7A03 solve one-variable linear equations with natural number solutions; verify the solution by s, Year 8, Algebra Year 8, AC9M8A02 graph linear relations on the Cartesian plane using digital tools where appropriate; solve
- NSW Mathematics K-10 Syllabus
- Number and Algebra, MA4-10NA Equations, MA5.2-8NA Equations
- NSW Curriculum New
- Number and algebra, Equations, MA4-EQU-C-01 Equations, MA5-EQU-C-01 Equations A, MA5-EQU-P-01 Equations B (Path)
- NSW Mathematics Standard Stage 6 Syllabus
- Algebra, MS-A1 Formulae and Equations
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Algebra Balance Scales - record sheet
Content: Worksheet - Print ·
File type: PDF · 26 Aug 2012 · by Simon Job
Equations with pronumerals on both sides
Content: Interactive, Manipulative, Worksheet - Print ·
File type: PDF · 24 Jul 2012 · by Simon Job
Two-Step Equations
Content: Interactive, Manipulative, Worksheet - Print ·
File type: PDF · 30 Jul 2012 · by Simon Job
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Simon Job on 19 October 16 at 07:27 AM #CONTRIBUTOR
Yes, this still works, but I can only test on a Mac and Windows 7.
Maybe verify Java https://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
There is an FAQ about Java and Windows 10 https://www.java.com/en/download/faq/win10_faq.xml
jmorgan6 on 18 October 16 at 11:45 PM #
Can you still get this to work? I have Windows 10 and I get the Problem Loading Virtual Manipulative and yet Java scripts are enabled in my Web Browser.
Simon Job on 02 July 13 at 07:44 PM #CONTRIBUTOR
I use this with my classes on an IWB (or projector). I use the worksheet under Downloads for students to record their steps. It is nice that the manipulative does allow some incorrect steps.