Math and the Mind's Eye, Grades 5-10

Math and the Mind's Eye (MME) units are a great way to introduce and extend visual models in grades 5-10. This versatile collection can be taught in sequence or used individually as needed to supplement any curriculum. Learn more.

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ImageNameGrade LevelItem #Price

As an introduction to visual thinking students use manipulatives, mental images, diagrams, and sketches to solve mathematical problems. Eligible for Math and the Mind's Eye donation program.

5-10ME1$10.00

As an introduction to visual thinking students use manipulatives, mental images, diagrams, and sketches to solve mathematical problems. Includes masters for transparencies

5-10ME1PDF$16.00

Students explore number concepts from basic operations to greatest common divisors and least common multiples using tile and grid paper.  Eligible for Math and the Mind's Eye donation program.

5-10ME2$10.00

Students explore number concepts from basic operations to greatest common divisors and least common multiples using tile and grid paper. Transparency masters included.

5-10ME2PDF$16.00

Students use base five and base ten number pieces to model whole number concepts, including place value, grouping linear measure, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Eligible for Math and the Mind's Eye donation program.

5-10ME3$10.00

Students use base five and base ten number pieces to model whole number concepts, including place value, grouping linear measure, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Transparency masters included.

5-10ME3PDF$16.00

Egg cartons, fraction bars, and base ten pieces help students form understandings about fractions and decimals.

5-10ME4$20.00

Egg cartons, fraction bars, and base ten pieces help students form understandings about fractions and decimals. Transparency masters included.

5-10ME4PDF$16.00

Geoboards, cubes, and grids are used to explore basic concepts in geometry such as geometric figures, area, perimeter, and volume.

5-10ME5$20.00

Geoboards, cubes, and grids are used to explore basic concepts in geometry such as geometric figures, area, perimeter, and volume. Transparency masters included.

5-10ME5PDF$16.00

Bicolored counting pieces are used to introduce and explore signed numbers.

5-10ME6$20.00

Bicolored counting pieces are used to introduce and explore signed numbers. Transparency masters included.

5-10ME6PDF$16.00

Students use counting pieces, as well as diagrams and sketches, to explore decimals, percentages, and ratios. Eligible for Math and the Mind's Eye donation program.

5-10ME7$10.00

Students use counting pieces, as well as diagrams and sketches, to explore decimals, percentages, and ratios. Transparency masters included.

5-10ME7PDF$16.00

Simulations games are used to examine probability, data collection, and graphing. Eligible for Math and the Mind's Eye donation program.

5-10ME8$10.00

Simulations games are used to examine probability, data collection, and graphing. Transparency masters included.

5-10ME8PDF$16.00

Students explore formulas, algebraic notation, equivalent expressions, and equations using toothpicks and algebra pieces.

5-10ME9$20.00

Students explore formulas, algebraic notation, equivalent expressions, and equations using toothpicks and algebra pieces. Transparency masters included.

5-10ME9PDF$16.00

Students develop an awareness of symmetry, congruence, and angle using various visual models.

5-10ME10$20.00

Students develop an awareness of symmetry, congruence, and angle using various visual models. Transparency masters included.

5-10ME10PDF$16.00

Graphs and graphing calculators are used to describe algebraic relationships.

5-10ME11$20.00

Graphs and graphing calculators are used to describe algebraic relationships. Transparency masters included.

5-10ME11PDF$16.00

Base 6 pieces, grid paper, bicolored counting pieces, and complex number pieces are used to introduce real and complex numbers.

5-10ME12$20.00

Base 6 pieces, grid paper, bicolored counting pieces, and complex number pieces are used to introduce real and complex numbers. Transparency masters included.

5-10ME12PDF$16.00

Students learn to use sketches to solve algebraic equations.

5-10ME13$20.00