Research into Practice. Helping to Make the Transition to Algebra.

Kieran, Carolyn

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ERIC Number: EJ423664

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Research into Practice. Helping to Make the Transition to Algebra.

Kieran, Carolyn

Arithmetic Teacher, v38 n7 p49-51 Mar 1991

Instructional strategies are presented that illustrate ways of developing students' understanding of nonnumerical notation that are compatible with a constructivist stance. The concepts of using letters to represent a range of values and those used to represent unknowns are discussed. (KR)

Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Skills, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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