The Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day, Grades 6-12 Over 180 Quick Challenges for Developing Math and Problem-Solving Skills

by Thompson, Frances McBroom

• ISBN13: 9780470505175
• ISBN10: 0470505176
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-08
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
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Summary

Fun-filled math problems that put the emphasis on problem-solving strategies and reasoningThe Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day offers activities for test prep, warm-ups, down time, homework, or just for fun. These unique activities are correlated with national math education standards and emphasize problem-solving strategies and logical reasoning skills. In many of the activities, students are encouraged to communicate their different approaches to other students in the class. Filled with dozens of quick and fun algebra activities that can be used inside and outside the classroom Designed to help students practice problem-solving and algebra skillsThe activities address a wide range of topics, skills, and ability levels, so teachers can choose whichever best suit the students' needs.

Author Biography

Frances McBroom Thompson, Ph.D., has taught mathematics at the junior and senior high school levels and was a professor of mathematics education at Texas Woman's University. She has served as a K-12 mathematics specialist, a curriculum developer, and a teacher trainer; and she is also the author of numerous articles and books on math education, including Hands-On Algebra and the Math Essentials series from Jossey-Bass.

Table of Contents

About This Book	p. vii
About the Author	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Correlation with NCTM Process and Standards Grid	p. xv
What Doesn't Belong?	p. 1
What's Missing?	p. 23
Where Is It?	p. 45
Algebraic Pathways	p. 63
Squiggles	p. 87
Math Mystery Messages	p. 109
What Am I?	p. 133
Al-ge-grams	p. 151
Potpourri	p. 173
Cooperative Games
Oral Team Problems
Mini-Investigations
Calculator Explorations	p. 195
Applications
Graphical Explorations
Suggested Resources	p. 215
Answer Key	p. 217
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