Sentences with phrase «emphasis on algebra»

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In maths — learning from East Asia - there's a stronger emphasis on arithmetic and more demanding content in fractions, decimals and percentages to build solid foundations for algebra.

First, a few earnest critics are convinced that the standards are substantively flawed, that the algebra sequence (or grade level) is wrong, the English standards don't contain enough literature, the emphasis on «math facts» isn't as strong as it should be, etc..

Here the emphasis is on giving learners the opportunity to see the structure first and to use their insights to generate the algebra.

They report, when it comes to math, «The Common Core puts considerably more emphasis on operations, less on basic algebra and geometric concepts, and more on probability.»

Existing theories of algebra learning focus on building conceptual knowledge and place less emphasis on how students gain expertise with symbolic strategies.

The new emphasis on increased rigor in mathematics was so strong that the district shifted toward pre-algebra instruction in the elementary grades to better prepare students for eighth - grade algebra.

In addition, no emphasis was placed on considering possible limitations of integrating technology in the teaching and learning of algebra.

Prerequisite skills and capabilities include, but are not limited to, proficiency in reading a range and type of material, with an emphasis on informational texts; fluent writing in several modes, most notably expository, descriptive and argumentative; quantitative literacy through algebra and including geometry, combined with the ability to understand and interpret data; a understanding of the scientific method and some insight into the organization of knowledge in the sciences; an awareness of how social systems operate and how they are studied; basic proficiency in a second language and awareness that languages reflect cultures; and experiences in and appreciation of creative and expressive arts.