Developing Thinking In Algebra

This is an incredibly interesting and thought provoking book. Intended foranyone interested in developing their own mathematical thinking or of thestudents they... » 

This is an incredibly interesting and thought provoking book. Intended foranyone interested in developing their own mathematical thinking or of thestudents they teach whether at a primary level or right through to FE. Thebook is a delightful blend of theory and practice encouraging the reader toparticipate to solve problems and to develop their own thinking Peter HallImberhorne School East GrinsteadMason Graham and JohnstonWilder have admirably succeeded in casting most ofschool algebra in terms of generalisation activity? not just the typicalnumerical and geometric patternbased work but also solving quadratics andsimultaneous equations graphing equations and factoring. The authors raiseour awareness of the scope of generalization and of the power of using this asa lens not just for algebra but for all of mathematics Professor CarolynKieran Departement de Mathematiques Universite du Quebec a MontrealAlgebra has always been a watershed for pupils learning mathematics. This bookwill enable you to think about yourself as a learner of algebra in a new wayand thus to teach algebra more successfully overcoming difficulties andbuilding upon skills that all learners have.This book is based on teaching principles developed by the team at The OpenUniversitys Centre for Mathematics Education which has a 20year track recordof innovative approaches to teaching and learning algebra. Written for teachersworking with pupils aged 716 it includes numerous tasks ready for adaptionfor your teaching and discusses principles that teachers have found useful inpreparing and conducting lessons.This is a must have resource for all teachers of mathematics primary orsecondary and their support staff. Anyone who wishes to create anunderstanding and enthusiasm for algebra based upon firm research andeffective practice will enjoy this book.This book is the course reader for The Open University Course ME625 DevelopingAlgebraic Thinking «