PBS
Pbs: Balancing Scales to Solve Equations
Predict the number of blocks you need to equal the weight of one bag and then test your theory. This interactive exercise focuses on using critical thinking skills to add and subtract items on the scales to achieve balance and visual...
PBS
Pbs: Linear Equations in One Variable
Visualize solutions to one variable equations by performing a balancing act. This interactive exercise focuses on linear equations and mathematical reasoning to show how one variable equations need to stay balanced to be solved correctly...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: One Step Multiplication & Division Equations
Based on our understanding of the balance beam model, we know that that to keep a true equation, we always have to do the same thing to both sides of an equation. But how do we know what to do to both sides of the equation? Learn to...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Balance When Adding and Subtracting
An interactive scale shows you how to deal with numbers and variables when solving simple algebraic equations.
BBC
Bbc: Algebra Revision Bite Solving Equations
BBC Schools offers a test review ("revision") of several aspects of solving equations. Content includes solving simple equations, solving equations with brackets, simplifying letters in equations, plus much more. After working through...
Math Slice
Math Slice: Balance Weights
This resource allows students to practice balancing weights where students determine what weight is missing to make things balance. There are ten problems with instant feedback and an opportunity to practice again.
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Introduction to Algebra
An explanation of algebra and equations that emphasizes how easy it is to learn the basics. The concept of balancing equations is looked at in detail. This page can be used by teachers in lesson planning or by students who seem to be...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Algebra: Solving One Step Equations
Students learn how to solve one-step equations. The tutorial explores the algebra concept through notes, examples, and practice exercises.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Introduction to Algebra
How is algebra like solving a puzzle? What is a variable? This simple introduction to algebraic equations offers examples of how to solve for "x" and how to balance equations. Follow a link to a "Simple Algebra Worksheet" when you're...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Introduction to Algebra: Multiplication
How do you solve for a variable that is multiplied by another number in an algebraic equation? Find the answer to this question and see examples showing how to solve other types of algebra "puzzles."
Lesson Tutor
Lesson Tutor: Balancing One Step Equations
The lesson plan provided here gives a step-by-step set of instructions for balancing an equation in order to find the value of the unknown variable. After two examples are worked through, 10 practice problems are given, as well as their...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Basics of Equations
This tutorial from WyzAnt contains a walk-through of the basics of solving algebraic equations. Examples are given and the tutorial ends with an interactive worksheet that contains an answer key.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Introduction to Solving Equations
Sixth graders work with the concept of equality and balance to solve one and two-step algebraic equations.
PBS
Pbs: The Art of Math
Investigate a situation where math plays an important role in art. This video focuses on the equation to calculate the correct weights and distances of the components necessary to balance a mobile. This video was submitted through the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Add and Subtract to 100 Mixed Operations and Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This is a set of practice problems where students solve addition and subtraction problems in order to determine missing numbers to keep the equation balanced. When...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Solving the Unknown With Algebra
Middle schoolers will learn and reinforce skills for solving for unknowns, manipulating equations while keeping them in balance, using formulas to solve real-world challenges, and working with proportions, radicals and exponents.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Heavy Slice Special Test
A concise test for assessing number sense using weights and scales. Assessment is scored online offering students immediate feedback. Can be used for a quick assessment.
Doina Popovici
Math Play: Balance the Addition Equation Math Racing Game
Use your quick thinking and addition math skills to play this math racing game.
Other
Propiedades De La Igualdad
In Spanish. Examples and practice problems on balancing simple, one variable equations.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Solving an Equation for a Missing Value
The CyberSquad solves a number puzzle to help save Motherboard in this video segment from Cyberchase.
Mr. Martini's Classroom
Mr. Martini's Classroom: Equivalent Addition Problems: Fill in the Blank
Students choose the correct number to balance the addition equation and create an equivalent sum.
Curated OER
Balance
This is a great place for lesson information on the concept of equations. Three other tabs are available besides the -What Is It? tab. They are: Tips and Tricks, When Students Ask, and Lesson Ideas. Each tab has just the right amount of...
Curated OER
Balance
This is a great place for lesson information on the concept of equations. Three other tabs are available besides the -What Is It? tab. They are: Tips and Tricks, When Students Ask, and Lesson Ideas. Each tab has just the right amount of...
Curated OER
Balance
This is a great place for lesson information on the concept of equations. Three other tabs are available besides the -What Is It? tab. They are: Tips and Tricks, When Students Ask, and Lesson Ideas. Each tab has just the right amount of...