The Learning and Teaching of Algebra: Ideas, Insights and Activities

By Abraham Arcavi, Paul Drijvers, Kaye Stacey

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415743729
• ISBN13: 9780415743723
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.0"