Algebra and the elementary classroom : transforming thinking, transforming practice / Maria L. Blanton ; foreword by Megan Loef Franke

Author:: Blanton, Maria L.
Published:: Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann, [2008]
Copyright Date:: ©2008
Physical Description:: xiv, 209 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

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Contents:

The nature of algebraic thinking -- What is algebraic thinking? -- Changing what I teach -- Generalizing arithmetic : finding algebra in arithmetic -- Functional thinking in the elementary grades -- Building functional thinking into the curriculum -- What about children's arithmetic skills? -- Changing how I teach -- Teaching practices that develop children's algebraic thinking skills -- Changing where I teach -- Algebraic thinking across the school curriculum -- Algebraic thinking across the school -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Selected word problems and solutions -- Appendix B: Answers to selected Teacher task questions -- Appendix C: Answers to selected Think about it questions.

Subject(s):

Algebra—Study and teaching (Elementary)

ISBN:

9780325009469 (alk. paper)
0325009465 (alk. paper)

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-203) and index.

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