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Melanese, Kathy; Chung, Luz; Forbes, Cheryl – Math Solutions, 2011
This new addition to Math Solutions "Supporting English Language Learners in Math Class series" offers a wealth of lessons and strategies for modifying grades 6-8 instruction. Section I presents an overview of teaching math to English learners: the research, the challenges, the linguistic demands of a math lesson, and specific strategies and…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Grade 6
Fosnot, Catherine Twomey; Jacob, Bill – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2010
This book provides a landscape of learning that helps teachers recognize, support, and celebrate their students' capacity to structure their worlds algebraically. It identifies the models, contexts, and landmarks that facilitate algebraic thinking in young students and provides insightful and practical methods for teachers, math supervisors, and…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Investigations, Number Systems
Louis, Everett; Flores, Alfinio; Sophian, Catherine; Zbiek, Rose Mary – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2010
How do composing and decomposing numbers connect with the properties of addition? Focus on the ideas that you need to thoroughly understand in order to teach with confidence. The mathematical content of this book focuses on essential knowledge for teachers about numbers and number systems. It is organized around one big idea and supported by…
Descriptors: Number Systems, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Pedagogical Content Knowledge
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Pegg, John; Redden, Edward – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1990
The purpose of this article is to highlight and discuss the role of language as the link between experiences with number patterns and the emergence of algebraic notation. Discussed is a recommended approach. A sample of a written student response is provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Algebra, Content Area Writing, Learning Activities, Learning Strategies
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Sawyer, W. W. – Mathematics in School, 1989
This article discusses the classroom use of discovery of number pattern. Provided are examples of a table of squares, multiplications of numbers, and algebraic expressions. (YP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Applications
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Aslan, Farhad; Duck, Howard – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
P-adic or g-adic sets are sets of elements formed by linear combinations of powers of p, a prime number, or g, a counting number, where the coefficients are whole numbers less than p or g. Discusses exercises illustrating basic numerical operations for p-adic and g-adic sets. Provides BASIC computer programs to verify the solutions. (MDH)
Descriptors: Addition, Algebra, Algorithms, College Mathematics
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1984
The Sequential Mathematics Sequence provides an integrated course of study for grades 9-11 in New York City. This document presents lesson plans for part one of the first-year course, designed for ninth grade. The curriculum interweaves algebra, geometry, logic, probability, statistics, and trigonometry, with the emphasis in the 60 lessons in this…
Descriptors: Algebra, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Guides, Geometry
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1987
This document includes statements of philosophy and a rationale for the Alberta (Canada) junior high school mathematics program, goals and objectives, a discussion of appropriate content and methods, and a delineation of content using six strands. These include: (1) problem solving; (2) number systems and operations; (3) ratio and proportion; (4)…
Descriptors: Algebra, Course Objectives, Curriculum Guides, Foreign Countries
Bresnan, Margaret; And Others – 1985
The Sequential Mathematics Sequence provides an integrated course of study for grades 9-11 in New York City. This document presents lesson plans for part two of the second-year course, designed for tenth grade. The curriculum interweaves algebra, geometry, logic, probability, statistics, and trigonometry, with the emphasis in the 60 lessons in…
Descriptors: Algebra, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Guides, Geometry