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Moving Students from Arithmetic to Algebra
...one step at a time

In this course we will examine a continuum of student work from the Math Forum's Problems of the Week archive. Selected work will include a range of examples from "not knowing how to start" to "It's perfect. What could I possibly say to her?" We will consider specific ways to move students' thinking along this continuum.

We will experience assisting students in:

• Analyzing a problem quantitatively
• Using mathematical representations
• Recognizing generalization in these representations

view Syllabus or download as: PDF file

This moderated course will be led by Ellen Clay, Mathematics Education Program Leader. It will take place online using Blackboard. The only technical requirements are a web browser and Internet access.

Who: upper elementary and middle school teachers

When: January 21 - March 3, 2009
Registration closes at 5 pm EST on Friday, January 16, 2009. There will be approximately 15 hours of seat-work involved in this course.

Credit: All individuals who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate indicating that they have completed 15 hours of professional development. This is equivalent to 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Cost: $149

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Please email with any questions.

Ellen Clay, Mathematics Education Program Leader