The Learning and Teaching of Algebra Ideas, Insights and Activities |
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| Author:
| Arcavi, Abraham
Drijvers, Paul
Stacey, Kaye |
| Series title: | IMPACT: Interweaving Mathematics Pedagogy and Content for Teaching Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-74369-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2016 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $160.00 |
Book Description:
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The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with both a practical and research-informed introduction to the main issues in school algebra education which nowadays remains one of the core challenges of mathematics education in general. The book will enable readers to:
- identify and emphasize the big ideas of algebra;
- imbue teaching with a sense of purpose (why algebra? what is it for? In which ways does it empower to better understand real world situations...
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The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with both a practical and research-informed introduction to the main issues in school algebra education which nowadays remains one of the core challenges of mathematics education in general. The book will enable readers to:
- identify and emphasize the big ideas of algebra;
- imbue teaching with a sense of purpose (why algebra? what is it for? In which ways does it empower to better understand real world situations and solve interesting problems?);
- understand how students think about algebra and design lessons accordingly;
- critically pursue assessment tools;
- use technology for algebra learning.