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Sunday, May 02, 2010

Master Ratios, Proportions, Algebra and Higher Thinking Word Problems-Thinking Blocks™

This website is for the middle school student who is preparing for any high stakes test or for Algebra.  It's called Thinking Blocks! Model your Math problems.

Key Features
Guided Instruction
Each Thinking Blocks program contains six guided practice sets. Proper modeling techniques are practiced for specific types of word problems. The practice sets increase in difficulty and build upon concepts previously learned.
Application of Acquired Knowledge
The independent practice section gives students the opportunity to apply what they've learned. Students must first classify the word problem, then draw a model that reflects the given information. Performance is assessed in this section and students receive feedback and a final score.
Engaging Interaction
Movable blocks and student produced responses actively involve students in the problem solving process. Feedback for incorrect answers includes hints that help students get back on track.
Randomized Problem Sets
Each guided instruction set contains eight practice problems. Within each set, there are at least two conceptual variations of the problem type and several hundred numerical and story line variations. No two questions should ever be exactly the same.
Video Tutorials
Each independent practice set contains more than 100 video clips that help students transition from computer modeling to sketching the models on paper. The video instructor draws the model for a sample problem that closely resembles the problem presented to the student.
Printable Certificates 
Try it today!!!

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