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Thinking Blocks - Model Your Maths Problems

In this online Flash program, students model the relationships within math word problems using brightly colored blocks while a virtual tutor leads students through the specific problem solving steps.

http://www.thinkingblocks.com/

Thinking Blocks was developed by classroom teachers to help students learn how to visualize and solve challenging word problems. Modeling word problems encourages students to look beyond the surface to discover the concepts and relationships that are at the core of every math problem.

There are instructions videos for all exercises to help you get started.

Direct links to the exercises:

Addition and subtraction

Multiplication and division

Written 09/15/2006

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