The nature and role of algebra in the K-14 curriculum : proceedings of a national symposium May 27 and 28, 1997 / sponsored by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences Education Board, Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education, National Research Council.
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1998.
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Algebra with integrity and reality / H. Bass
- Making algebra dynamic and motivating: a national challenge / J. Dossey
- Transforming algebra from an engine of inequity to an engine of mathematical power by "algebrafying" the K-12 curriculum / J. Kaput
- Developing a coherent and focused K-12 algebra curriculum / E. Phillips
- Enhancing algebraic reasoning with technology / G. Akst
- Algebra for everyone? With or without technology? / M. Norman
- How might technology enhance algebraic reasoning? / R. Zbiek
- What do we know about K-14 students' learning of algebra? / J. Confrey
- Algebra: what all students can learn / S. Williams and D. Molina
- Improving K-14 algebra instruction: a discussion of teachers' responsibilities and students' opportunities / B. Moore-Harris
- Synthesis of day one / H. Pollak and G. Burrill
- Capturing patterns and functions: variables and joint variation / G. Lappan
- Functions and relations: a unifying theme for school algebra in grades 9-12 / C. Hirsch
- Middle school algebra froma modeling perspective / G. Kleiman
- Why modeling matters / L. Godbold
- Modeling: changing the mathematics experience in postsecondary classrooms / R. Dance
- Algebraic structure in the mathematics of elementary-school children / C. Tierney
- Structure in school algebra (middle school) / M. van Reeuwijk
- The role of algebraic structure in the mathematics curriculum of grades 11-14 / G. Foley
- Language and representation in algebra: a view from the middle / R. Billstein
- Teaching algebra: lessons learned by a curriculum developer / D. Resek
- The nature and role of algebra: language and representation / D. Hughes Hallett
- Closing remarks.