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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Pan Balance Shapes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use this virtual, double pan balance and explore what shapes and amounts of shape balance each other. Great introduction to beginning algebra concepts.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Pan Balance Shapes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this tool to build up to algebraic thinking by exploring how to balance shapes of unknown weight.