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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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The Development of Algebra: Confronting Historical and Psychological Perspectives.
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Sfard, Anna – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1995
Presents a look at the history of algebra with a historical-psychological framework. This article is one of the keynote addresses of the Algebra Working Group of the Seventh International Conference on Mathematical Education held in Quebec City, Canada in August 1992. (33 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics History
Purpose in School Algebra.
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Bell, Alan – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1995
Clarifies aims and objectives of school algebra, reviews research on students' performance, and suggests curriculum modifications. This article is one of the keynote addresses of the Algebra Working Group of the Seventh International Conference on Mathematical Education held in Quebec City, Canada in August 1992. (26 references) (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education
The Influence of Technology on the Teaching and Learning of Algebra.
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Harvey, John G.; And Others – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1995
Shows how technologies are essential in a new algebra curriculum based on the NCTM Standards. This article is one of the keynote addresses of the Algebra Working Group of the Seventh International Conference on Mathematical Education held in Quebec City, Canada in August 1992. (24 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Teaching and Learning Algebra: Past, Present, and Future.
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Arcavi, Abraham – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1995
This article is the last keynote address of the Algebra Working Group of the Seventh International Conference on Mathematical Education held in Quebec City, Canada in August 1992. Attempts to integrate, and react to, the broad range of issues raised by the Algebra Working Group. (35 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Toward a Comprehensive Model of Human Tutoring in Complex Subject Matter Domains.
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Or-Bach, Rachel; Arcavi, Abraham – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1992
Presents a model of the tutoring process that takes into account the evolving tutor/student relationship and the subject matter concerns that the tutor is helping the student master. Reports illustrative data from case studies from which the model is derived. (15 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, Case Studies, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education