Algebra in the Early Grades
Algebra in the Early Grades
Summary
This book—the first to offer a comprehensive, research-based, multi-faceted look at issues in early algebra—provides a rationale for a stronger and more sustained approach to algebra in school.
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Algebra in the Early Grades by James J Kaput
This volume is the first to offer a comprehensive, research-based, multi-faceted look at issues in early algebra. In recent years, the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics has recommended that algebra become a strand flowing throughout the K-12 curriculum, and the 2003 RAND Mathematics Study Panel has recommended that algebra be “the initial topical choice for focused and coordinated research and development [in K-12 mathematics].” This book provides a rationale for a stronger and more sustained approach to algebra in school, as well as concrete examples of how algebraic reasoning may be developed in the early grades. It is organized around three themes: The Nature of Early Algebra Students’ Capacity for Algebraic Thinking Issues of Implementation: Taking Early Algebra to the Classrooms. The contributors to this landmark volume have been at the forefront of an effort to integrate algebra into the existing early grades mathematics curriculum. They include scholars who have been developing the conceptual foundations for such changes as well as researchers and developers who have led empirical investigations in school settings. Algebra in the Early Grades aims to bridge the worlds of research, practice, design, and theory for educators, researchers, students, policy makers, and curriculum developers in mathematics education."Algebraic learning, and early algebra in particular, was a passion of Jim KaputThis book is not only a fitting tribute to his work, but a broad account of theory and research into early algebra and algebraic thinking. A multitude of frameworks and findings are provided that are potentially useful to researchers, teacher educators, and practitioners." -- Teachers College Record, November 20, 2008
“This is the only book that specifically addresses research on early algebra. It provides a nice mix of both conceptual/theoretical and practice-based chapters. Given the national attention early algebra is receiving, this book is sorely needed.”
—Eric Knuth
University of Wisconsin/Madison
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| ISBN 13 | 9780805854732 |
| ISBN 10 | 0805854738 |
| Title | Algebra in the Early Grades |
| Author | James J Kaput |
| Series | Studies In Mathematical Thinking And Learning Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Inc |
| Year published | 2007-09-14 |
| Number of pages | 552 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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