The Hands-On Equations Learning System: A manipulatives-based instructional system for introducing algebra in grades 3 and up. Game-like, intuitive approach enhances student interest in mathematics. Paperback – January 16, 1994

Helping kids understand the concept of balancing the algebraic equations.

I first ran across this instructional material as a 4th grade classroom teacher, and really loved using it with my students. Solid pre-algebra materials for the elementary crows are less common, and I was excited to see it sold individually to use at home with my own child. It is a wonderful way to move from concrete manipulation of pieces (they look like large chess pieces) and drawings that represent values and variables, into pre-algebra that uses the standard notation. It glides along very nicely into more levels of difficulty. This set is a great value. I would use the 3 books across 4th, 5th, and 6th grade (they step up in complexity). However, you can start earlier and move at your chosen pace. Everything you need included, including "teacher" demo guide. The demo guide is scripted, and makes each lesson very clear, stepped and self-explanatory. The materials store nicely, without taking much state in the ziplock bag provided. Great program!

My 10 year old is really enjoying learning algebra. He says it's actually kind of fun.

Truly does make algebra child’s play. Designed to start at 3rd or 4th grade, but I use this with jr hi who are struggling to grasp algebraic concepts.

I ordered and used in Gifted program years ago. Now am using in a one on one with my grandson (9years old). Wish I could afford a few more sets to use in school when I volunteer.

I used this product when I was home tutoring a student in basic math. It was a great product that showed visually an abstract concept. Great purchase. One thing I didn't realize until after I purchased it was that the student booklet with practice pages can't be photocopied without buying an entire classroom set of the pieces.

This is a great method for teaching algebra to younger kids. My 9, 12, and 13 year old are really grasping the algebraic concepts and I cannot be more thrilled! When it's time to pull out the "scale" and blocks they light up. It's nice to see them looking forward to math lessons for a change. I highly recommend Hands On Equations for teaching how to solve linear equations.

Wonderful for teaching the basics of algebra to young children and kinestetic learners