Algebraic Thinking and Geometry
Laura Grandau, Ana Stephens
March 2006, Volume 11, Issue 7, Page 344
How two middle school teachers incorporated algebraic thinking into their textbook-based geometry lessons. One teacher embedded algebraic concepts within an existing textbook lesson while the other teacher elicited algebraic thinking by extending a textbook lesson. Lesson descriptions are included.
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