susanah4 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I am seeing good things about this and wondering if anyone used it and didn't like it. Also confused on what to purchase. There is a 70$ set and a 35$ set. What is the difference? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyomarie Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I have used Hands On Equations and like it very much. It is a wonderfully concrete way to help a student understand that whatever one does to one side of an equation, the same thing needs to happen to the other side of the equation in order to keep the sides equal. Be aware that it is not a full Algebra program. It is a supplement to more traditional pre-algebra or algebra I curriculum materials. As for the cost, the $70 set includes the $35 set plus a DVD and the introductory verbal problems workbook. I have only used the basic set, because when I purchased it, the DVD and workbook were not available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanah4 Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Thank you! Looks like there are videos on you tube available so I will probably do the less expensive. I appreciate your response. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 If you have an ipad check out their apps also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedarling Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I used the basic set when my kids were younger, and now am using both that and the verbal problems book with my 8th grader who struggles with problem solving. I like both. The basic set doesn't take very long to get through, and the verbal problems gives practice in applying what they learned to various word problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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