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The nature and role of algebra in the K-14 curriculum proceedings of a national symposium May 27 and 28, 1997
Title
The nature and role of algebra in the K-14 curriculum [electronic resource] : proceedings of a national symposium May 27 and 28, 1997 / sponsored by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences Education Board, Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education, National Research Council.
ISBN
0585022291 (electronic bk.)
9780585022291 (electronic bk.)
0309061474 (print)
9780309061476 (print)
Published
Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1998.
Physical Description
1 online resource (xiii, 190 p.) : ill.
Notes
Description based on print version record.
Variant and related titles
National Academies Press.
Other formats
Print version: Nature and role of algebra in the K-14 curriculum. Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1998
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
May 23, 2013
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-190).
Contents
Introduction
Algebra with integrity and reality / H. Bass
Making algebra dynamic and motivating: a national challenge / J. Dossey
Transforming algebra from an engine of inequity to an engine of mathematical power by "algebrafying" the K-12 curriculum / J. Kaput
Developing a coherent and focused K-12 algebra curriculum / E. Phillips
Enhancing algebraic reasoning with technology / G. Akst
Algebra for everyone? With or without technology? / M. Norman
How might technology enhance algebraic reasoning? / R. Zbiek
What do we know about K-14 students' learning of algebra? / J. Confrey
Algebra: what all students can learn / S. Williams and D. Molina
Improving K-14 algebra instruction: a discussion of teachers' responsibilities and students' opportunities / B. Moore-Harris
Synthesis of day one / H. Pollak and G. Burrill
Capturing patterns and functions: variables and joint variation / G. Lappan
Functions and relations: a unifying theme for school algebra in grades 9-12 / C. Hirsch
Middle school algebra froma modeling perspective / G. Kleiman
Why modeling matters / L. Godbold
Modeling: changing the mathematics experience in postsecondary classrooms / R. Dance
Algebraic structure in the mathematics of elementary-school children / C. Tierney
Structure in school algebra (middle school) / M. van Reeuwijk
The role of algebraic structure in the mathematics curriculum of grades 11-14 / G. Foley
Language and representation in algebra: a view from the middle / R. Billstein
Teaching algebra: lessons learned by a curriculum developer / D. Resek
The nature and role of algebra: language and representation / D. Hughes Hallett
Closing remarks.
Subjects
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
National Research Council (U.S.). Mathematical Sciences Education Board.
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