Number Ramble vs Math Balance

A game of multiplication and division designed to build connections and patterns, rather than the isolated memorization of facts. How can you move between numbers by only dividing and multiplying by prime factors? Over time you'll learn times tables, not just as a collection of facts, but as series of patterns and number families. As with all our games, our goal is to spark the huge amounts of mathematical thinking children need to truly master the fundamentals of mathematics.

The Math Balance is a concrete way to explore equations. Begin by placing two weights on the arm so that is balanced, for example the 10-pegs. Then 10 balances 10 which is written as 10 = 10. Using three weights, place a weight on the left 10-peg and use two weights on the right side to balance it, for example 1 and 9. Then 10 balances 1 and 9 and is written as 10 = 1 + 9. The Explore level allows for unlimited exploration of the balance. Up to 10 weights may be placed on each peg. There are four structured categories: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division. Each of these topics has a basic level and an advanced level with equations to solve.