Encountering Algebra

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The book reports a comparative research project about algebra teaching and learning in four countries. Algebra is a central topic of learning across the world, and it is well-known that it represents a hurdle for many students. The book presents analyses built on extensive video-recordings of classrooms documenting the first introduction to symbolic algebra (students aged 12 to 14). While the content addressed in all classrooms is variables, expressions and equations, the teaching approaches are diverse. The chapters bring the reader into different algebra classrooms, discussing issues such as mathematization and social norms, the role of mediating tools and designed examples, and teacher beliefs. By comparing classrooms, new insights are generated about how students understand the algebraic content, how teachers instruct, and how both parties deal with difficulties in learning elementary algebra. The book also describes a research methodology using video in search of taken-for-grantedaspects of algebra lessons.
The book reports a comparative research project about algebra teaching and learning in four countries. Algebra is a central topic of learning across the world, and it is well-known that it represents a hurdle for many students. The book presents analyses built on extensive video-recordings of classrooms documenting the first introduction to symbolic algebra (students aged 12 to 14). While the content addressed in all classrooms is variables, expressions and equations, the teaching approaches are diverse. The chapters bring the reader into different algebra classrooms, discussing issues such as mathematization and social norms, the role of mediating tools and designed examples, and teacher beliefs. By comparing classrooms, new insights are generated about how students understand the algebraic content, how teachers instruct, and how both parties deal with difficulties in learning elementary algebra. The book also describes a research methodology using video in search of taken-for-grantedaspects of algebra lessons.
Offers a unique source of comparative research of great relevance for mathematics teachers Focuses on algebra learning as a central element of curricula learning across the world Provides myriad viewpoints that take the reader straight into algebra classroom practice, including teacher perspectives, as well as video analysis of classroom learning

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Cecilia Kilhamn

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Algebra learning Classroom instruction Comparative mathematics education research Video analysis of classroom learning Diverse teaching approaches to symbolic algebra Algebraic variables, expressions, and equations Mathematization in algebra classrooms Social norms in algebra classrooms The VIDEOMAT project Algebra classrooms in Sweden Algebra classrooms in Norway Algebra classrooms in Finland Encouraging algebraic reasoning in contemporary classrooms learning and instruction

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“This book is a valuable resource for those who are interested in studying either the teaching and learning of algebra or similarities and differences in mathematics instruction around the world. … the book provides an interesting and enlightening glimpse into how algebra is introduced to students around the world.” (Erica R. Miller, MAA Reviews, May 24, 2020)

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