The Encyclopedia
of Algebraic Thinking consists of 66 entries that articulate students» misconceptions and ways of thinking about algebra.
The methods course did not emphasize the use of the Encyclopedia
of Algebraic Thinking in lesson planning, and the Formative Assessment Database was not used in course activities.
The instructor of the course utilized the Encyclopedia
of Algebraic Thinking, the project's instructional modules with the video database, and iPad apps as new additions to the course curriculum.
The instructor introduced the Encyclopedia
of Algebraic Thinking during a lecture in the first course, and students used the Encyclopedia in class during an Informal Procedures and Student Intuition module.
To address preservice teachers» lack of experience with student thinking the Algebraic Thinking Project synthesized 859 articles of research into multiple technology - based resources: (a) Encyclopedia
of Algebraic Thinking, (b) Student Thinking Video Database, (c) Formative Assessment Database and Class Response System, and (d) Virtual Manipulatives.
Not exact matches
One might say that hierarchical
thinking relates to linear causality as the theory
of algebraic functions relates to elementary arithmetic.
Small bonus: ``... In fact, I do not
think anyone grasped the line
of argument through inability to follow the simple
algebraic reasoning which Fritz Müller has adopted.»
Cindy Bryant
[email protected] served 25 years teaching mathematics, is a former member
of the National Council
of Teachers
of Mathematics (NCTM) Board
of Directors, a Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, former Director
of K — 12 Mathematics for the state
of Missouri, 2014 Singapore Institute for Math Specialist in International Schools (MSIS) Operations &
Algebraic Thinking (K - 8) Lead Instructor, previously served as the Director
of Learning for LearnBop, and currently serves as an independent educational specialist.
In addition to practice with basic number facts, the puzzles also encourage development
of skills needed for
algebraic thinking, such as
thinking backward, solving for an unknown, and eliminating solutions.
While the transcript is still in its infancy, organizers say it will resemble a website that each school will be able customize by choosing from a menu
of skills like critical
thinking, creativity, and self - directed learning, along with core content areas such as
algebraic reasoning.
Differentiated Task Cards To help students develop fluency with Operations and
Algebraic Thinking Target Skill: Developing Fluency with Order
of Operations # 1 - 10 Order
of Operations with 2 Operations # 11 - 20 Operations with Exponents # 20 - 30 Operations with Exponents and Grouping Symbols # 30 - 40 Operations with Exponents / Grouping Symbols / Integers
This problem solving unit covering «Apply
Algebraic Thinking» is one
of 9 units focusing on 8 problem solving strategies plus a series
of Mixed Problems in which students decide on the most appropriate strategy to solve each problem.
This bundle includes all
of the interactive notebooks that support the
Algebraic Thinking and Operations standards from the Common Core curriculum.
Build Expressions Equal to Twenty The Snap Blocks ™ tool is an engaging way for students to make sense
of the concept
of equality and begin to make generalizations that will inform their
algebraic thinking.
These types
of questions help students develop
algebraic thinking at the early stages.
Treatment group teachers are engaged in two years (8 days per year)
of CGI professional development workshops, provided by the Teachers Development Group, focused on the mathematical domains
of number, operations, and
algebraic thinking.
INCLUDES: 36 Student Activity Books (1 copy
of each
of the six titles per grade level, 32 - pages each) 4 Answer Cases 1 Teacher Guide FEATURES: Flexibility for task centers, independent or partner work, or one - on - one tutoring / remediation Clearly stated objective for each activity that allows you to differentiate Focus on foundational skills and concepts Engaging puzzle format for a fun challenge Immediate feedback for self - checking Titles: Grade 1: Number and Operations: Counting and Place Value Addition and Subtraction: Properties and Situations Addition and Subtraction: Strategies and Equations Addition and Subtraction: Beyond 20 Measurement and Data: Length, Time, and Analysis Geometry: Shapes and Attributes Grade 2: Addition and Subtraction: To 20 and Beyond Foundations
of Multiplication: Equal Groups and Arrays Addition and Subtraction: Properties and Place Value Measurement and Data: Length, Time, and Analysis Measurement and Data: Time, Money, and Analysis Geometry: Shapes and Attributes Grade 3: Number and Operations: Multiply and Divide Multiply and Divide: Problem Solving Fractions: Fractions as Numbers Measurement and Data: Use and Interpret Data Geometric Measurement: Perimeter and Area Geometry: Shapes and Attributes Grade 4: Number and Operations: Whole Numbers Number and Operations Multi-Digit and Fractions Fractions: Equivalence and Ordering Fractions: Operations Measurement and Data: Convert and Solve Problems Geometry: Angles and Plane Figures Grade 5: Operations and
Algebraic Thinking: Expressions and Patterns Number and Operations: Whole Numbers and Decimals Fractions: Add and Subtract Measurement and Data: Convert and Interpret Geometric Measurement: Volume Geometry: Graphing and 2 - D Figures Grade 6: Ratio and Proportions: Ratios and Problem Solving The Number System: Rational Numbers The Number System: Factors and Multiples Expressions and Equations: Write, Solve, and Analyze Geometry: Problem Solving Statistics and Probability: Variability and Displays
The technology is used in coursework to influence preservice teachers» dispositions toward and understanding
of students»
algebraic thinking.
All
of the problems in the lesson also had ordered pairs consisting
of positive integers for their solutions, so students were not required to
think about how
algebraic approaches to systems with noninteger solutions yield exact answers, whereas graphical and tabular approaches generally do not.
INCLUDES 1 Hands - On Standards Math Teacher Resource Guide Grade K with 43 lessons TOPICS Counting and Cardinality Counting On Counting 0 - 5 Number shapes Groups
of 6 - 10 Estimate and count Arranging sets
of objects Representing numbers with objects Comparing groups Equal groups More and fewer More than, less than, same as Order
of numbers Operations and
Algebraic Thinking Joining problems Using the plus and minus sign Separating problems Sums and differences to and from ten Decomposing numbers Number and Operations in Base Ten Compose and decompose numbers 11 - 19 Measurement and Data Nonstandard measurement
of height Sorting by height and length Estimating and measuring length Sort by one or two attributes Determine the sorting rule Geometry Left and right Top, middle, and bottom Positions on a line Relative locations Inside and outside Before and after Plane shapes and real - life objects Geometric pictures and designs Attributes
of plane shapes Cubes and spheres Exploring shape attributes Shape attributes riddles
INCLUDES 1 Hands - On Standards Math Teacher Resource Guide Grade 1 with 31 lessons TOPICS Operations and
Algebraic Thinking Represent and solve addition and subtraction Apply properties
of operations and work with addition and subtraction equations Add and subtract within 20 Number and Operations in Base Ten Understanding place value Use place value and properties to add and subtract Measurement and Data Measure lengths by iteration Tell and write time Represent and interpret data Geometry Compose shapes Partition circles and rectangles
INCLUDES 1 Hands - On Standards Math Teacher Resource Guide Grade 3 with 40 lessons TOPICS Operations and
Algebraic Thinking Multiplying with arrays Multiplying by five Exploring multiplication and division Commutative property
of multiplication Associative property
of addition Distributive property Number and Operations in Base Ten Estimating the sum or difference Adding and subtracting Multiply by ten Multiplying with multiples
of ten Number and Operations - Fractions Identify and write fractions Fractions and equivalent fractions on a number line Proper fractions on a number line Model equivalent fractions Whole numbers as fractions Comparing fractions Measurement and Data Telling time and elapsed time Add intervals
of time Finding times after and before Measure weight Pictographs and bar graphs Finding area
of squares, rectangles, and irregular figures Building and exploring perimeter Geometry Categorizing and partitioning shapes Resources Building Perimeter Sample Lesson
The purpose
of these apps was to nurture preservice teachers» orientation toward their students»
algebraic thinking.
Provide preservice teachers with a just - in - time resource to help them anticipate how students might interact with an
algebraic concept in their lesson, in an effort to compensate for their relative lack
of experience with students»
thinking.
In addition, the case studies included work samples (teaching units) from each candidate and reflections in which the candidates discussed their teaching and how they made use
of students»
algebraic thinking and the resources
of the project.
A team
of 17 mathematics educators and middle and high school teachers read 859 articles on students»
algebraic thinking and identified what might be useful for preservice teachers.
The synthesis
of research resulted in an integrated approach to preparing mathematics teachers using four technology - based resources housed at the Center for
Algebraic Thinking website (Resources are freely accessible at http://www.algebraicthinking.org):
She has completed 12 hours toward the endorsement, and will be working to complete the Number Sense /
Algebraic Thinking in the Fall
of 2017.
Operations and
Algebraic Thinking Understand properties
of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division.
one approach to making the math curriculum more cohesive (another
of the Math Panel's recommendations) is to develop students»
algebraic thinking at all grade levels.
asking teachers to develop students»
algebraic thinking represents a paradigm shift in the teaching
of mathematics.
Operations and
Algebraic Thinking Understand and apply properties
of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction.
This article explores «three types
of questions — reversibility, flexibility, and generalizations --[that] support the acquisition
of broader concepts leading to
algebraic thinking» and provides examples
of the question types in relation to rational numbers and integers to help teachers
of students with learning disabilities.
A Paradigm Shift readers won't find the phrase «
algebraic thinking» in the Math Panel's report, but researchers and others have used the term to describe «particular ways
of thinking, including analyzing relationships between quantities, noticing structure, studying change, generalizing, problem solving, modeling, justifying, proving, and predicting» (cai & Knuth, 2005).
This endorsement focuses on the pedagogy and instructional practices in all areas
of mathematical domains including fractions, measurement, geometry, number sense and
algebraic thinking.
District Administration - April 2009 -(Page Cover1) DistrictAdministration April 2009 EDUCATION»S SHOT IN THE ARM AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT 20 THE MAGAZINE
OF SCHOOL DISTRICT MANAGEMENT SPECIAL REPORT The State of School Security Strides have been made in school security, but glaring gaps remain 26 Columbine 10 years later 29 Avoiding loss, theft and purchasing redundancies 31 IT Asset Management Atlanta's Beverly Hall is honored 14 AASA's Supt of the Year www.DistrictAdministration.com Technology Integration The essential link between standards and student achievement 35 Algebraic Thinking Developing its use at all grade levels 44 http://www.DistrictAdministration.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site Wor
OF SCHOOL DISTRICT MANAGEMENT SPECIAL REPORT The State
of School Security Strides have been made in school security, but glaring gaps remain 26 Columbine 10 years later 29 Avoiding loss, theft and purchasing redundancies 31 IT Asset Management Atlanta's Beverly Hall is honored 14 AASA's Supt of the Year www.DistrictAdministration.com Technology Integration The essential link between standards and student achievement 35 Algebraic Thinking Developing its use at all grade levels 44 http://www.DistrictAdministration.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site Wor
of School Security Strides have been made in school security, but glaring gaps remain 26 Columbine 10 years later 29 Avoiding loss, theft and purchasing redundancies 31 IT Asset Management Atlanta's Beverly Hall is honored 14 AASA's Supt
of the Year www.DistrictAdministration.com Technology Integration The essential link between standards and student achievement 35 Algebraic Thinking Developing its use at all grade levels 44 http://www.DistrictAdministration.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site Wor
of the Year www.DistrictAdministration.com Technology Integration The essential link between standards and student achievement 35
Algebraic Thinking Developing its use at all grade levels 44 http://www.DistrictAdministration.com Table
of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site Wor
of Contents for the Digital Edition
of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site Wor
of District Administration - April 2009 District Administration - April 2009 Contents From the Editor Letters News Update Assessment Conversations Administrator Profile District Profile Education's Shot in the Arm Lessons Learned from Columbine's 10th Anniversary An Interview with Columbine's Superintendent, Cynthia Stevenson Keeping Track
of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site Wor
of Technology Classroom Technology Integration How Well Does This Web Site Work?
Specifically, the PLC will focus on relating this standard to
algebraic thinking and reasoning in service
of teaching students and supporting families.
We'll learn how to identify evidence
of algebraic reasoning in student
thinking at different grade levels.
INCLUDES: 24 Student Activity Books (4 copies
of each title, 32 - pages each) 8 Answer Cases 1 Teacher Guide FEATURES: Flexibility for whole - class practice, small - group guided practice, independent or partner work, learning stations Clearly stated objective for each activity that allow you to differentiate Focus on foundational skills and concepts Engaging puzzle format for a fun challenge Immediate feedback for self - checking Level 5 Titles: Operations and
Algebraic Thinking: Expressions and Patterns Number and Operations: Whole Numbers and Decimals Fractions: Add and Subtract Measurement and Data: Convert and Interpret Geometric Measurement: Volume Geometry: Graphing and 2 - D Figures
INCLUDES: 6 Student Activity Books (1 copy
of each title, 32 - pages each) 2 Answer Cases 1 Teacher Guide FEATURES: Flexibility for task centers, independent or partner work, or one - on - one tutoring / remediation Clearly stated objective for each activity that allows you to differentiate Focus on foundational skills and concepts Engaging puzzle format for a fun challenge Immediate feedback for self - checking Level 5 Titles: Operations and
Algebraic Thinking: Expressions and Patterns Number and Operations: Whole Numbers and Decimals Fractions: Add and Subtract Measurement and Data: Convert and Interpret Geometric Measurement: Volume Geometry: Graphing and 2 - D Figures
The program builds conceptual understanding and fluency in the critical areas
of Counting and Cardinality, Comparing, Operations and
Algebraic Thinking, and Number and Operations in Base Ten.
TOPICS Provides 27 lessons in the following domains — Operations and
algebraic thinking Number and operations in Base Ten Number and operations - Fractions Measurement and data Geometry INCLUDES Teacher Resource Guide 6 Sets
of small - group kits, each includes — 100 Snap Cubes 100 Color Tiles, ManipuLite 100 Base Ten units, ManipuLite 50 Base Ten rods, ManipuLite 10 Base Ten flats, ManipuLite 2 XY Coordinate Pegboards 100 Centimeter Cubes 2 Sets
of Fraction Tower Equivalency Cubes AngLegs Deluxe Rainbow Fraction Circles Deluxe Rainbow Fraction Squares Folding Number Lines Learning About... Folding Number Lines Activity Guide
TOPICS Counting and cardinality Operations and
algebraic thinking Number and operations in base ten Measurement and data Geometry INCLUDES Teacher guide 6 Sets
of small - group kits, each includes - 100 Snap Cubes 100 Color Tiles, ManipuLite Set
of frog counters 50 Classifying Counters Set
of Attribute Blocks, ManipuLite Set
of grouping circles 2 CounTEN Sorting Trays Set
of Link»N' Learn Links Set
of Three Bear Family Counters
TOPICS Provides 35 lesson in the following domains — Operations and
Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Measurement and Data Geometry INCLUDES Teacher resource guide 6 Sets
of small - group kits, each includes — 200 Snap Cubes 100 Pattern Blocks, ManipuLite 100 Color Tiles, ManipuLite 4 Tangrams, ManipuLite 100 Base Ten units, ManipuLite 50 Base Ten rods, ManipuLite 50 Two - Color Counters, ManipuLite 2 DecaDots ten - frame tiles Graphing mat 2 Geared mini-clocks Set
of Cuisenaire Rods Mini VersaTiles sampler
TOPICS Provides 29 lessons in the following areas - Operations and
Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Measurement and Data Geometry INCLUDES Teacher guide 6 Sets
of small - group kits, each includes — 1 Set
of Inchworms 100 Color tiles, ManipuLite 1 Set
of color cubes, ManipuLite 200 Base Ten units, ManipuLite 100 Base Ten rods, ManipuLite 20 Base Ten flats, ManipuLite 150 Two - color counters, ManipuLite 2 Sets
of coin tiles 2 Inchworms and Centibugs rulers 10 Hundred boards 2 Geared mini-clocks 2 Geoboards, double - sided, with rubber bands 1 Set
of Cuisenaire Rods
The
thought experiment
of Fig. 1 in top post being isothermal at equilibrium is wrong & shown irrefutably (by many published atmospheric thermodynamic physicists cited) to be non-isothermal, isentropic in equilibrium by the correct
algebraic steps to maximize entropy and reasonable experiments as posted above.