Algebra (All Grade Bands)

Virtual manipulatives for Algebra.

Algebra (Grades Pre-K - 2)

	Algebra Tiles – Visualize multiplying and factoring algebraic expressions using tiles.
	Color Patterns – Arrange colors to complete a pattern.
	Fifteen Puzzle – Solve this virtual version of the classical fifteen puzzle by arranging its tiles.
	Pattern Blocks – Use six common geometric shapes to build patterns and solve problems.
	Pentominoes – Use the 12 pentomino combinations to solve problems.
	Polyominoes – Build and compare characteristics of biominoes, triominoes, quadrominoes, etc.
	Triominoes – Manipulate the puzzle pieces and find multiple solutions.
	Turtle Rectangles – Change variables to observe differences in spiral designs.

Algebra (Grades 3 - 5)

	Algebra Tiles – Visualize multiplying and factoring algebraic expressions using tiles.
	Base Blocks – Illustrate addition and subtraction in a variety of bases.
	Color Patterns – Arrange colors to complete a pattern.
	Fifteen Puzzle – Solve this virtual version of the classical fifteen puzzle by arranging its tiles.
	Grapher – A tool for graphing and exploring functions.
	Pattern Blocks – Use six common geometric shapes to build patterns and solve problems.
	Pentominoes – Use the 12 pentomino combinations to solve problems.
	Polyominoes – Build and compare characteristics of biominoes, triominoes, quadrominoes, etc.
	Space Blocks – Create and discover patterns using three dimensional blocks.
	Towers of Hanoi – Solve the tower problem and test your theory by varying the number of disks.
	Triominoes – Manipulate the puzzle pieces and find multiple solutions.
	Turtle Rectangles – Change variables to observe differences in spiral designs.

Algebra (Grades 6 - 8)

	Algebra Balance Scales – Solve simple linear equations using a balance beam representation.
	Algebra Balance Scales - Negatives – Solve simple linear equations using a balance beam representation.
	Algebra Tiles – Visualize multiplying and factoring algebraic expressions using tiles.
	Base Blocks – Illustrate addition and subtraction in a variety of bases.
	Block Patterns – Analyze sequences of figures using pictures, tables, plots, and graphs.
	Coin Problem – Use deduction to find the counterfeit coin.
	Factor Tree – Factor numbers using a tree diagram.
	Fifteen Puzzle – Solve this virtual version of the classical fifteen puzzle by arranging its tiles.
	Function Machine – Explore the concept of functions by putting values into this machine and observing its output.
	Function Transformations – Explore how simple transformations affect the graph of a function.
	Grapher – A tool for graphing and exploring functions.
	Line Plotter – Practice drawing lines through a given point having a specified slope.
	Pattern Blocks – Use six common geometric shapes to build patterns and solve problems.
	Peg Puzzle – Win this game by moving the pegs on the left past the pegs on the right.
	Pentominoes – Use the 12 pentomino combinations to solve problems.
	Point Plotter – Practice plotting ordered pairs on a graph.
	Polyominoes – Build and compare characteristics of biominoes, triominoes, quadrominoes, etc.
	Space Blocks – Create and discover patterns using three dimensional blocks.
	Stick or Switch – Investigate probabilities of sticking with a decision, or switching.
	Towers of Hanoi – Solve the tower problem and test your theory by varying the number of disks.
	Triominoes – Manipulate the puzzle pieces and find multiple solutions.

Algebra (Grades 9 - 12)

	Algebra Balance Scales – Solve simple linear equations using a balance beam representation.
	Algebra Balance Scales - Negatives – Solve simple linear equations using a balance beam representation.
	Algebra Tiles – Visualize multiplying and factoring algebraic expressions using tiles.
	Base Blocks – Illustrate addition and subtraction in a variety of bases.
	Block Patterns – Analyze sequences of figures using pictures, tables, plots, and graphs.
	Coin Problem – Use deduction to find the counterfeit coin.
	Fifteen Puzzle – Solve this virtual version of the classical fifteen puzzle by arranging its tiles.
	Function Machine – Explore the concept of functions by putting values into this machine and observing its output.
	Function Transformations – Explore how simple transformations affect the graph of a function.
	Grapher – A tool for graphing and exploring functions.
	Line Plotter – Practice drawing lines through a given point having a specified slope.
	Pattern Blocks – Use six common geometric shapes to build patterns and solve problems.
	Peg Puzzle – Win this game by moving the pegs on the left past the pegs on the right.
	Pentominoes – Use the 12 pentomino combinations to solve problems.
	Point Plotter – Practice plotting ordered pairs on a graph.
	Polyominoes – Build and compare characteristics of biominoes, triominoes, quadrominoes, etc.
	Stick or Switch – Investigate probabilities of sticking with a decision, or switching.
	Towers of Hanoi – Solve the tower problem and test your theory by varying the number of disks.