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Subjects:
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Mathematics
Algebra. Communication. Concept formation. Connections. Equations. Functions. Instructional issues. Patterns. Problem solving. Process skills. Proportions. |
Resource Type:
Math and science background information; Online classes for teachers; Professional development. Media Type:
Internet resource.
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Abstract:
This Internet site offers a college-level online mathematics course designed to teach the content of patterns, functions, and algebra to teachers of elementary and middle school. The site focuses on key ideas of algebraic thinking and attempts to engage teachers through video lessons, problem-solving activities, and online demonstrations. The course is part of the LEARNING MATH series, which offers free online resources for a variety of subjects. Topics addressed in this course include solving equations, describing patterns, comparing operations, and exploring exponential functions. Other topics such as algorithms, linear relationships, inverse proportions, and qualitative graphs are also covered. The course contains 10 sessions that each provide video lessons, activities, and homework problems. The final session offers case studies that teachers may use to examine problem-solving processes from the perspective of the students in their own classrooms. Many of the activities are available for print in PDF format. Solutions are included for the activities and homework problems. Abstracted 12/03. (Author/JHH) |
