From Arithmetic to Algebra: Variables, Word Problems, Fractions and the Rules

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 17.05.02

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Rationale
  3. Content Objectives
  4. Teaching Strategies
  5. Classroom Activities
  6. Resources
  7. Appendix
  8. Endnotes

Solving Problems Multiple Ways: Using Arithmetic and Literature - Hooray!

Brittany F. McCann

Published September 2017

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Resources

Bluman, Allan G. Math word problems demystified. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011.

Cross, Christopher T., and Woods, Taniesha A.. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington: National Academies Press, 2009. Accessed July 20, 2017. ProQuest Ebook Central.

Flake, Sharon. The skin i’m in. New York: Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Paperbacks for Children, 2007.

Howe, Roger. "Pages 107-114." In The Twenty-third ICMI Study: Primary Mathematics Study on Whole Numbers, Proceedings. China, Macao. June 2015. Accessed August 14, 2017. http://www.umac.mo/fed/ICMI23/doc/Proceedings_ICMI_STUDY_23_final.pdf.

"Mathematics Glossary » Table 1." Mathematics Glossary » Table 1 | Common Core State Standards Initiative. Accessed July 20, 2017. http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Content/mathematics-glossary/Table-1/.

"Mathematics Glossary » Table 2." Mathematics Glossary » Table 2 | Common Core State Standards Initiative. Accessed July 20, 2017. http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Content/mathematics-glossary/Table-2/.

Pólya, George. How to solve it: a new aspect of mathematical method. Princeton: Princeton Univ. Press, 2014.

Ritchhart, Ron, Mark Church, Karin Morrison, and David N. Perkins. Making thinking visible: how to promote engagement, understanding, and independence for all learners. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2011.

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