Sheila H. Smith, District Coordinator
Los Angeles Unified School District
"I am greatly impressed with the program...The connections between procedure and concepts are invaluable...I think that you have solved a learning conundrum."
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Gaye Glenn, Secondary Math Specialist
Education Service Center, Region 2, TX
"As a secondary math specialist, I saw great possibilities for the manipulatives in the secondary mathematics classroom...All of us find that the Think It By Hand manipulatives enable teachers to help students make clear and lasting connections between the conceptual understanding and computational procedures."
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Dr. Davida Fischman, Professor & Coordinator of Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics
California State University San Bernardino
"At CSU San Bernardino and the Inland Counties Mathematics Project, many of us have for years used the Algebra Tiles produced by Think It By Hand very successfully. The Algebra Alive tiles are an excellent tool in teaching a balanced mathematics program."
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Julie Salley, Director of Professional Development
Paradise Valley Unified School District, AZ
"I knew I wanted our teachers to be trained in the use of these materials...The teachers love the materials as they provide the tools for students to connect their 'seeing and doing' with their thinking...I am very happy that I happened onto Think It By Hand."
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Glenda Wilkins, High School Math Teacher/Teacher Trainer
San Bernardino USD
"I have been using your algebra tiles in my classroom for the last two years. They are truly fantastic!...They are the one manipulative that I use all year long...Thanks so much for your development of this great classroom tool!"
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Penny Spector, Principal
Poseidon School, CA
"We were most impressed and enthused by your math program. Feedback from the staff was so positive! We will certainly spread the word about Think It By Hand."
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Sharyn Miller, Administrator, Secondary
Los Angeles Unified School District
"Your presentations were outstanding! Comments from attendees were very positive and appreciative. Most specifically, they valued the examples of how the Think It By Hand materials and strategies can be implemented to support secondary math instruction, particularly algebra."
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Linda Zimring, Specialist, BTSA/GATE/College Programs
Los Angeles Unified School District
"This program has proved to be a successful method welcomed by our teachers."
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Kristin Tribett, Secondary Math Teacher
Lyford High School, TX
"We have experienced many successes in our classrooms with the Think It By Hand products...Students are coming to class calling 'dibs' on who will get to use the Presentation Set to show their class assignments...Students that normally are not interested are anxiously awaiting their turn."
"Students that are kinesthetic learners are benefiting greatly from the materials...I would again like to complement Think It By Hand on the great products they have developed and I am looking forward to using their upcoming additions to the sets we already have."
Belinda Alcazar, ELD Coach
Coachella Valley Unified School District
"I use the Think It By Hand materials in the classroom and love them, but most importantly, the students REALLY LEARN through them...I coordinate a Gifted Program in the summer at UC Irvine and our Math teachers refuse to teach without the materials."
Linda D. Louton, High School Math Teacher
Vallejo High School, CA
"I have been impressed with the math manipulatives from Think It By Hand for several years. I have seen them over the years demonstrated at various math workshops. When the opportunity was afforded me to purchase my own classroom set of Algebra Alive and Base Ten Touch Tiles, I was quick to submit the order...The students really enjoy working with the tiles...For some students, being able to see and touch the expressions provides comprehension that has previously alluded them."
Kenda Jones, Elementary School Teacher
Ringgold Elementary, TN
"I have shared my Think It By Hand materials with other teachers. You are a hit here at Ringgold Elementary!"
Nitza Peraza, High School Math Teacher
West Covina USD, CA
"I have the Algebra Alive Presentation set and have been using it with seniors who need to pass the high school exit exam. They love it and more importantly, they are finally 'getting' the math. Thanks for a great product."
Sue Fountain, Secondary Math Teacher
Greater Louisville Council of Teachers of Mathematics
"Guy Foresman impressed me with his desire to reach students who think about math differently and his creativity in finding ways to do that...If you weren't able to attend, I encourage you to check out the website www.thinkitbyhand.com
Joan Sanders, Professor of Teacher Education
Saint Mary's College, CA
"It's people like you who really make a difference for students with special needs. Many of these students need to 'touch the concepts' and your materials allow them to do just that!"
Lorin Taylor, Elementary School Teacher
Unknown
"I got my set today and the kids just love it! Now I can't get them to do thier other school work!!!!"
Rebecca Smith, Elementary School Teacher
Long Beach USD
"Students want to use the board and numbers to show off their new found skills. Your product is wonderful!"
Marcia Sargent, Elementary School Teacher
Mission Viejo USD
"My students compete to get to be the demonstrator."