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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ765456
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Jan
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1072-0839
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Collaborating to Introduce Algebra
Van Dyke, Frances; Tomback, Jessica
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v10 n5 p236-242 Jan 2005
This article describes a collaboration between a university professor and a sixth-grade teacher who teamed to introduce algebra using a visual approach. The project began with a study of qualitative graphs, moved on to quantitative graphs, then introduced tables of values and finally concentrated on equations. (Contains 12 figures.)
Descriptors: Algebra, Graphs, Teacher Collaboration, College School Cooperation, Visual Learning, Equations (Mathematics), Middle School Teachers, Grade 6, College Faculty, Mathematics Teachers, Teaching Methods, Secondary School Mathematics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Grade 6; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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