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Nicole L. Fonger – Teachers College Press, 2024
An essential understanding of the uses and practices of algebra remain out of reach for many students. In this book, award-winning researcher Dr. Nicole Fonger addresses the issue of how to support all learners to experience algebra as meaningful. In a highly visual approach, the book details four research-based lenses with examples from 9th-grade…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Social Justice, Algebra
Marian Small – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2025
This extensively updated teaching resource provides over 100 engaging, full-color visuals with explanations of how they can be used to stimulate mathematics learning, to explain mathematical concepts, and to assess students' mathematical understanding in grades K-8. Readers are provided with a strong mathematical background, downloadable copies of…
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Teaching Methods, Mathematics Instruction, Kindergarten
Star, Jon R.; Foegen, Anne; Larson, Matthew R.; McCallum, William G.; Porath, Jane; Zbiek, Rose Mary; Caronongan, Pia; Furgeson, Joshua,; Keating, Betsy; Lyskawa, Julia – What Works Clearinghouse, 2015
Mastering algebra is important for future math and postsecondary success. Educators will find practical recommendations for how to improve algebra instruction in the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) practice guide, "Teaching Strategies for Improving Algebra Knowledge in Middle and High School Students". The methods and examples included in…
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics, Teaching Methods
Lobato, Joanne; Ellis, Amy; Zbiek, Rose Mary – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2010
How do you refute the erroneous claim that all ratios are fractions? This book goes beyond a simple introduction to ratios, proportions, and proportional reasoning. It will help broaden and deepen your mathematical understanding of one of the most challenging topics for students--and teachers--to grasp. It will help you engage your students,…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Misconceptions, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Curriculum
Andrews, Paul; Sayers, Judy – Mathematics Teaching, 2003
Describes a lesson taught in primary school based on the use of linking cubes. Shows how meaningful mathematics can be made accessible to children and how fundamental issues of variant and invariant properties might be developed. (KHR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Curriculum Design, Elementary Education, Group Activities

Winter, Mary Jean; Carlson, Ronald J. – Mathematics Teacher, 2000
Describes a laboratory-type activity, liquid assets, used to illustrate, develop, or reinforce central concepts in first-year algebra. These include linear function, slope, intercept, and dependent and independent variables. Presents a group activity for collecting data, transition from group to individual activity in plotting data points, and…
Descriptors: Algebra, Concept Formation, Group Activities, Learning Processes

Bonsangue, Martin V.; Gannon, Gerald E,; Pheifer, Laura J. – Mathematics Teacher, 2002
Reports findings from the team teaching of a course in mathematical problem solving designed for secondary and community college teachers to clarify the concept of ."ecessary and sufficient" conditions. Discusses assigned problems and students' incorrect interpretations. Student interpretations showed how simple mistakes can often lead to rich…
Descriptors: Algebra, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Problems, Learning Processes

Cuoco, Al; And Others – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1996
Describes the habits of mind that would be most desirable for students to develop. In high school for example, content-specific habits would include geometric habits of mind that support the mathematical approaches, and algebraic ways of thinking that complement the geometric approaches. (AIM)
Descriptors: Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Geometric Concepts, Learning Processes
Dougherty, Barbara J. – 2002
This book introduces journal-writing prompts in mathematics for Algebra I. Content prompts, attitudinal or affective prompts, and process prompts are presented. Each of the content prompts relates or connects topics within and outside of mathematics, targeting important or meaningful concepts and skills. The content prompts also provide situations…
Descriptors: Algebra, Attitudes, Concept Formation, Educational Change

Kysh, Judith – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
Described is an alternative first year algebra program developed to bridge the gap between the NCTM's Curriculum and Evaluation Standards and institutional demands of schools. Increased attention is given to graphing as a context for algebra, calculator use, solving "memorable problems," and incorporating geometry concepts, while…
Descriptors: Algebra, Area, Calculators, Course Content
James Madison Univ., Harrisonburg, VA. Workforce Improvement Network. – 2002
This guide presents math-focused learning projects and accompanying inquiry activities to help students pass the math portion of the GED 2002. It is Volume 2 of a proposed four-volume series; Volume 1 describing the concept of the GED as project is also available. Section 1 relates GED as project to the math portion of the GED and explains how…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Algebra, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style