List of MicroSims for Algebra I

Interactive Micro Simulations to help students learn algebra i fundamentals.

• Absolute Value Interactive Number Line

  

  Understand absolute value as distance from zero using an interactive number line with dynamic measurement.

• Algebra Concept Viewer

  

  Interactive network visualization of Algebra I concepts and their prerequisite dependencies using vis-network.

• Coordinate Plane Explorer

  

  Interactive tool for exploring points, axes, coordinates, and the four quadrants of the Cartesian coordinate system.

• Coordinate Plane Interactive Plotter

  

  Practice plotting points on the coordinate plane and identifying quadrants.

• Distributive Property Visual Model

  

  Visualize the distributive property using area models (rectangles) to show why a(b + c) = ab + ac.

• Distributive Property Visualizer

  

  Visual area model demonstrating the distributive property of multiplication over addition with algebraic terms.

• Distributive Property Visualizer MicroSim

  

  Visualize the distributive property using area models and step-by-step algebraic expansion.

• Domain and Range Interactive Visualizer

  

  Help students visualize domain and range for various function types and understand restrictions.

• Exponent Laws Practice Game

  

  Apply the laws of exponents to simplify expressions through interactive practice.

• Exponent Types Interactive Explorer

  

  Explore how different types of exponents (positive, zero, negative) affect the value of powers.

• Expression Explorer MicroSim

  

  Help students identify and understand the different parts of an algebraic expression interactively.

• Expression Parts Explorer

  

  Interactive exploration of algebraic expressions, identifying terms, coefficients, variables, and constants.

• FOIL Method Interactive Visualizer

  

  Master the FOIL method through visual representation and practice.

• Function Evaluation Practice MicroSim

  

  Provide interactive practice for evaluating functions at different input values.

• Function Transformations Interactive Explorer

  

  Help students visualize and understand function transformations by manipulating parameters and seeing real-time graph changes.

• High School Courses Dependency Graph

  

  Interactive visualization mapping prerequisite relationships between high school mathematics and science courses.

• Integer Operations on the Number Line

  

  Visualize integer addition and subtraction as movements on the number line.

• Integer Operations on the Number Line

  

  Interactive horizontal number line demonstrating integer addition, subtraction, and directional movement from -10 to +10.

• Interactive Coordinate Plane Explorer

  

  Help students understand the structure of the coordinate plane, including quadrants, axes, origin, and point location.

• Interactive Line Graphing Practice

  

  Practice graphing linear equations using all three methods (intercepts, slope-intercept, table of values).

• Intercepts and Graphing Interactive Practice

  

  Help students find intercepts algebraically and use them to graph linear equations.

• Learning Graph Viewer

  

  Interactive visualization of the complete 200-concept Algebra I learning graph with search, zoom, and dependency traversal.

• Like Terms Matching Game MicroSim

  

  Help students practice identifying and combining like terms through an interactive matching and simplification game.

• Linear Equation Forms Converter and Grapher

  

  Help students convert between different forms of linear equations and understand when each form is most useful.

• Number Systems Diagram

  

  Interactive Mermaid flowchart diagram mapping the hierarchical classification and properties of real and complex number systems.

• Number Systems Hierarchy Diagram

  

  Visual nested Venn diagram illustrating the relationships between natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers.

• Number Systems Hierarchy Diagram

  

  Number Systems Hierarchy Diagram.

• Number Systems Venn Diagram

  

  Interactive p5.js Venn diagram illustrating nested subsets from natural numbers to complex numbers.

• Number Types Venn Diagram

  

  Interactive p5.js simulation demonstrating classification and set inclusion across rational and irrational numbers.

• Order of Operations Challenge MicroSim

  

  Practice applying the order of operations (PEMDAS) through interactive step-by-step problem solving.

• Parent Functions Reference Gallery

  

  Parent Functions Reference Gallery.

• Piecewise Function Interactive Grapher

  

  Help students understand piecewise functions by building, visualizing, and evaluating them interactively.

• Polynomial Classification Game

  

  Identify and classify algebraic expressions as monomials, binomials, trinomials, or non-polynomials.

• Polynomial Classification Game

  

  Interactive classification challenge testing student ability to classify algebraic expressions as monomials, binomials, or trinomials.

• Polynomial Classification Interactive Tool

  

  Practice identifying degree, leading coefficient, and standard form of polynomials.

• Prime Factorization Tree Builder

  

  Interactive tree builder decomposing composite numbers into their prime factors step-by-step.

• Prime Factorization Tree Builder MicroSim

  

  Practice building factor trees to find prime factorization of composite numbers through interactive tree construction.

• Properties Practice Interactive Game

  

  Identify and apply mathematical properties in various equations and expressions.

• Radical Simplification Interactive Tool

  

  Learn to simplify radical expressions by identifying and extracting perfect square or perfect cube factors.

• Rational Number Classification Interactive

  

  Decide whether each number is rational, write the rational ones as p/q, and see why with a number line, a zoomed view, a fraction bar, and step-by-step explanations.

• Real-World Function Modeling Interactive Scenarios

  

  Apply function concepts to model and solve real-world problems across various contexts.

• Relation vs. Function Comparison Diagram

  

  Relation vs. Function Comparison Diagram.

• Scientific Notation Converter and Calculator

  

  Practice converting between standard form and scientific notation, and perform operations with numbers in scientific notation.

• Slope Visualizer and Calculator

  

  Help students visualize slope, understand rise/run, and calculate slope between two points.

• Special Lines Explorer: Horizontal and Vertical

  

  Help students understand horizontal and vertical lines, their equations, slopes, and special properties.

• Special Products and Factoring Matcher

  

  Recognize special product patterns and connect multiplication to factoring.

• Variable Types Interactive Infographic

  

  Interactive visual guide showing different types of variables and their uses in real-world contexts with a 2x2 grid layout.

• Vertical Line Test Interactive MicroSim

  

  Help students understand and apply the vertical line test to determine if a graph represents a function.

• Write Equation of a Line Practice Scenarios

  

  Practice writing equations of lines given various types of information.