Algebra
Make algebra visible: balance scales for linear equations, area models for expanding and factorising, graphs of systems of equations and inequalities, ratios and proportion, polynomials and the binomial theorem.
22 interactive Mathematics simulations on algebra.
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Linear inequality in one variable – solution set on a number line
Mathematics · Algebra
Solve the inequality ax + b > c (or <, ≥, ≤) step by step: transpose terms, then divide both sides by a and flip the...
Ages 14–15
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Algebraic expressions with coins – collecting like terms
Mathematics · Algebra
Drag coins worth x, y, x², xy and 1 into the tray; coins of the same kind stack into one pile, showing directly how...
Ages 12–13
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Equation balance – solving linear equations
Mathematics · Algebra
Place shapes, number tiles or x tiles on the two pans of a balance to build and test an equation, then apply...
Ages 13–14
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Equation balance – linear equations in two variables
Mathematics · Algebra
Place x, y and constant algebra tiles (positive tiles are coloured, negative tiles have a white border) on the two...
Ages 14–15
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Algebra and Conics – Linear Systems, Induction & Binomial Theorem, Conic Sections
Mathematics · Algebra
Three math topics in one simulation, chosen with the topic parameter. System of three linear equations: step through...
Ages 15–16
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Polynomials in one variable – graphs, values and roots
Mathematics · Algebra
Choose the degree and the coefficients of a polynomial P(x) of degree 1, 2 or 3; the simulation writes the...
Ages 12–13
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Area model algebra – expanding and factorising
Mathematics · Algebra
Drag four coefficients to change two binomials a·x + b that form the sides of a rectangle; the rectangle splits into...
Ages 13–14
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Sign of a quadratic function
Mathematics · Algebra
Drag a, b and c to change the parabola y = ax² + bx + c and read the matching sign table right away. The simulation...
Ages 15–16
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The fraction (ax + b)/(cx + d): domain and graph
Mathematics · Algebra
Graphs the value of the rational expression y = (ax + b)/(cx + d) as x varies. Students drag the sliders a, b, c, d...
Ages 13–14
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Unit rates – unit price and speed
Mathematics · Algebra
Three screens: in Market, drag oranges, mangoes, vegetables, cookies and sweets onto a scale to work out the unit...
Ages 12–13
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Algebraic Identities – Cut and Rearrange
Mathematics · Algebra
Illustrates (a + b)², (a − b)² and a² − b² using the areas of squares and rectangles. Students drag the handles to...
Ages 13–14
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2D + 3D
Systems of Three Linear Equations – Planes and Gaussian Elimination
Mathematics · Algebra
Each equation ax + by + cz = d is a plane in space. Rotate the 3D frame to see three planes meet at one point...
Ages 15–16
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Systems of Two Linear Equations – Solving Graphically
Mathematics · Algebra
Two lines a₁x + b₁y = c₁ and a₂x + b₂y = c₂ are drawn on the coordinate plane; their intersection is the solution of...
Ages 14–15
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Matrices – types, sum, scalar multiple, transpose and matrix product
Mathematics · Algebra
Set the order m × n and the entries of two matrices A and B, see which types A belongs to (row, column, square,...
Ages 16–17
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Solution region of a system of linear inequalities in two variables
Mathematics · Algebra
Draws the solution region of a system of up to 3 inequalities of the form ax + by ≤ c (or ≥, <, >) on the coordinate...
Ages 15–16
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Multiplying polynomials with an area model
Mathematics · Algebra
A rectangle with length a + b and width c + d is split into 4 cells. Students drag the handles on the edges to...
Ages 13–14
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Binomial theorem, Pascal's triangle, and proof by induction
Mathematics · Algebra
The expansion of (a + b)ⁿ has coefficients equal to row n of Pascal's triangle. Increase n step by step to see how...
Ages 15–16
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Laws of indices – from repeated factors to zero, negative and fractional indices
Mathematics · Algebra
Choose a base and indices and see bᵐ·bⁿ, bᵐ ÷ bⁿ and (bᵐ)ⁿ expanded into factor tiles; pairs b/b are crossed out so...
Ages 16–17
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Proportion playground – comparing ratios
Mathematics · Algebra
Four everyday contexts – bead necklaces, mixing paint, billiard tables and buying apples or guavas – each place two...
Ages 12–13
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Complex numbers on the Argand diagram – operations, polar form and De Moivre's theorem
Mathematics · Algebra
Drag two complex numbers z and w on the Argand diagram and see z + w as vector addition, zw as a rotation by arg w...
Ages 15–16
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Direct and inverse proportion – table and graph
Mathematics · Algebra
A table of values and the graph of y = kx (direct proportion) or y = k/x (inverse proportion). Drag the point on the...
Ages 12–13
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Ratio and proportion – match the target ratio
Mathematics · Algebra
Move two "hands" up and down two vertical bars so that the ratio of their heights equals the target ratio; the...
Ages 11–12
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