Virtual Math eTools Usage:
- to construct a deeper understanding of many major mathematical concepts
- to view a visual model of mathematical concepts
- to make connections between various representations of mathematical concepts
- to allow students to experiment with mathematical ideas and concepts manipulatively
Tutorials for Creating with Virtual Math eTools:
- Adding Notes & Custom Options provide users a tutorial to customize their Virtual Math eTools by adding title, description, and enable/disable the tools they want to show.
- Using General Tools provide users a tutorial to add text, pattern tiles, colored dots, and colored lines.
CPM Tiles:
- CPM Tiles allows the user to choose from the variety of options.
- Algebra Tiles consist of moveable tiles to represent variables such as x, y, their squares, as well as a tile to represent a single. These tiles can be arranged to create models for many mathematical concepts.
- Algebra Tiles Tutorials explain many uses of the tiles for modeling a variety of Algebra concepts.
- Area and Perimeter tiles help students understand the difference between area and perimeter by creating and explaining models they create.
The “Using and Area and Perimeter” tutorial will walk your student through the process of creating an area and/or perimeter diagram and saving their work.
CPM Probability:
- Probability Tools allow students to create simulations and models for understanding and explaining probability concepts.
- Probability Tutorials provide students with tutorials for using and creating their own probability models.