In fifth grade, you will be using variables in simple expressions, then compute the value & plot & interpret the results. (Sounds hard, doesn't it?! Have no fear! It's easier than it sounds.)
You will also use 2-D coordinate grids to represent points & graph lines. (If you can play Battleship....you can do this!)
If you understand patterns, attributes, & the principle behind a balance beam, you're on your way to understanding how algebra works.
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Patterns |
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How Patterns Work |
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Patterns with More Than One Attribute |
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Algebra Balance Scales |
A video, submitted by a student, who will show you how to solve an equation. Take notes! Replay if more information is needed or if you need to review the process.
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How is a Variable Equation Solved? |
How much do the Wangdoodles weigh? Use given information to find the missing information. Try by adding (Level 1 will take10 min.) or Multiplying (Levels 2 & 3 will take 5 min. per level)
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Weigh the Wangdoodles |
Your job will be to find the value of a given object based on information provided by two scales. There are 10 problems to solve at each of three levels: 1,2, & 3. Choose the place most comfortable for you, but ....be sure to challenge yourself to do even harder problems!
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Weighing Scales |