Borenson Math Introductory Webinars

See how students intuitively model and solve linear equations. We will consider equations such as 4x + 3 = 3x + 9, 2(x + 3) = x + 10, and 2x = (-x) +12. We will also illustrate the solution to verbal problems using Hands-On Equations.

This 45-minute webinar provides an overview of the key strategies used in Level II of Hands-On Equations. The white pawn is introduced as the opposite of x and given the name of star.

This 45-minute webinar provides a taste of the full-day Demystifying Verbal Problems workshop geared for teachers of grades 5 – 8. We will demonstrate the solution to the perimeter, consecutive integer, and age problems using Hands-On Equations.

These 45-minute webinars provide a glimpse of the full-day Developing Fractions Sense 3 & 4 workshops. In order to provide our students with a deep conceptual understanding of fractions, it is essential to use visual fraction models, such as fraction blocks, rectangular grids, and number lines.

This full-day workshop focuses on the grade 5 Common Core fractions standards.

This half-day workshop provides a concrete introduction to fractional linear equations. For teachers of the gifted grades 2 and up, and for teachers of average students grades 5 and up.