Hands-On Equations 2 3.7.7

"Great introduction to Algebra!"

"Has changed the way our 9-year-old child looks at math!"

This iPad app is designed for students who have already completed Level 1 of Hands-On Equations.

In Level 2, students learn how to solve equations involving the white pawn, known as "star," as well as the blue pawn and the red cubes.

The white pawn is an unknown, similar to the blue pawn. The value of the white pawn is the opposite of that of the blue pawn. For example, if x = 3, star = -3.

When the white pawn and the blue pawn occur together on the same side of the scale, they can be removed without affecting the balance because their sum is zero.

The notation used for the white pawn is an x with a crossbar through it, resembling a star. "Star" is its name. Later in the program, students also learn to recognize "(-x)" as another name for star.

In Level 2, students learn to solve equations such as 4x + (-x) + 1 = 2x + 5 and 2x - (-x) = 12.

A video introduction is provided for each lesson. You can find a sample video on YouTube at: http://youtu.be/VFYQ47EAqZw. After each video introduction, there are two examples and ten exercises. It is essential for students to watch the lesson video before attempting the examples and exercises for that lesson.

Hands-On Equations is an excellent introduction to algebra for elementary and middle school students. Not only will students have fun and be fascinated with the program, but their sense of self-esteem will also be dramatically enhanced as they experience success with sophisticated algebraic equations.

High school students struggling with algebra will likely experience success and understanding for the first time as they work with this app.

The video instruction for each lesson will enable your child to continue their success and enjoyment from the Level 1 app as they solve even more challenging equations!

For more information on Hands-On Equations, visit: www.borenson.com and on YouTube.