Algebraic Concepts: What's Really New in New Curricula?.

Star, Jon R.; Herbel-Eisenmann, Beth A.; Smith, John P., III

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ERIC Number: EJ678253

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Publication Date: 2000

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Algebraic Concepts: What's Really New in New Curricula?

Star, Jon R.; Herbel-Eisenmann, Beth A.; Smith, John P., III

Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v5 n7 p446-51 Mar 2000

Examines 8th grade units from the Connected Mathematics Project (CMP). Identifies differences in older and newer conceptions, fundamental objects of study, typical problems, and typical solution methods in algebra. Also discusses where the issue of what is new in algebra is relevant to many other innovative middle school curricula. (KHR)

Descriptors: Algebra, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Grade 8, Mathematics Education, Middle Schools, Teaching Methods, Technology Education, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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