Mason, Graham, and Johnston-Wilder have admirably succeeded in casting most of school algebra in terms of generalisation activity? not just the typical numerical and geometric pattern-based work, but alssolving quadratics and simultaneous equations, graphing equations, and factoring The authors raise our awareness of the scope of generalization and of the power of using this as a lens not just for algebra but for all of mathematics! - Professor Carolyn Kieran, Departement de Mathematiques, Universite du Quebec a Montreal
Algebra has always been a watershed for pupils learning mathematics This book will enable you tthink about yourself as a learner of algebra in a new way, and thus tteach algebra more successfully, overcoming difficulties and building upon skills that all learners have
This book is based on teaching principles developed by the team at The Open Universitys Centre for Mathematics Education which has a 20-year track record of innovative approaches tteaching and learning algebra Written for teachers working with pupils aged 7-16, it includes numerous tasks ready for adaption for your teaching and discusses principles that teachers have found useful in preparing and conducting lessons
This is a must have resource for all teachers of mathematics, primary or secondary, and their support staff Anyone whwishes tcreate an understanding and enthusiasm for algebra, based upon firm research and effective practice, will enjoy this book
This book is the course reader for The Open University Course ME625 Developing Algebraic Thinking
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