Professional Development that Builds Algebraic Reasoning

CMC-Central, March 7-8, 2008
Suzanne Alejandre, the Math Forum @ Drexel
http://mathforum.org/workshops/cmc/cmc.central/cmc.central2008.html

Introduction

Let's think together about ways to build students' understanding of algebraic concepts. Together let's explore, reflect, discuss, and revise.

Orienting Questions

What are the various forms of algebraic reasoning?

What helps students to develop these as much as they can?

What are some of the key hurdles or difficult transitions for students to make?

How can online tools help?

 

Let's Do Math!

Eating Grapes

Enhanced Problem Packet for Teachers (sample)

 

Mathematics Content Standards (CA State Board of Education)

Grade 4: Algebra and Functions

Grade 5: Algebra and Functions

 

Problem Solving Process

The goal is not to be over and done.

The goal is to think and express.

The Math Fundamentals Problem of the Week Scoring Rubric for Students

 

Workshop Opportunities

Grades 5-9:
Using Technology and Problem Solving to Build Algebraic Reasoning
Teachers explore how technology can help students build algebraic reasoning as they model and solve contextualized problems using a variety of representations, including graphs, tables, equations, and words.

 

Grades 3-5:
Tools for Building Math Concepts
The Math Forum and Microsoft Corporation are hosting an online workshop for exploring how technology can help students develop fundamental concepts of multiplication, fractions, division and area through the process of generating data and examining patterns.

 

Math Tools

Overview and Registration (free)

Navigating Math Tools

Browse, Rate, Review, Discuss and using My MathTools

 

Let's Try a tPoW!

Balloon Booths

Hints and Answer Checks

Technology Problems of the Week

 

Other Math Forum Resources

Making Effective Use of Math Forum Resources

Grades 3-5: Tools for Building Math Concepts

Grades 5-9: Using Technology and Problem Solving to Build Algebraic Reasoning

Professional Development Program: Learning Math Together

Ask Dr. Math® and Dr. Math books

Teacher2Teacher (T2T®)

Problems of the Week

Math Forum Internet News

 

Contact Information

Suzanne