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Star, Jon R.; Herbel-Eisenmann, Beth A.; Smith, John P., III – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2000
Examines 8th grade units from the Connected Mathematics Project (CMP). Identifies differences in older and newer conceptions, fundamental objects of study, typical problems, and typical solution methods in algebra. Also discusses where the issue of what is new in algebra is relevant to many other innovative middle school curricula. (KHR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Grade 8
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Nickerson, Susan D.; Nydam, Cherie; Bowers, Janet S. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2000
Uses SimCalc MathWorlds, which is downloaded from the World Wide Web, to engage students in algebraic problem-solving activities. Uses software to animate characters by creating graphs of position and velocity. (YDS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development
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Langham, Belinda; Sundberg, Sue; Goodman, Terry – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2006
This article describes a professional development model in which middle-grades teachers focused on algebraic thinking as part of their participation in a mathematics academy.
Descriptors: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Faculty Development, Algebra, Mathematics Teachers