Teaching and learning algebra
Algebra is probably the most difficult aspect of mathematics to teach successfully, yet it provides the key to the great power and potential interest of mathematics. Algebra teaching is often characterized by ineffective rote learning approaches and this book attempts to show another way
208 p. ; 24 cm.
9780826452214, 9780826452221, 0826452213, 0826452221
1158443790
Learning and teaching algebra; sense and nonsense in algebra; beginnings; developing algebraic skills; patterns with squares; functions and graphs; creating and solving equations; proportionality, growth and decay; to geometry; trigonometry and circular functions; sequences and series; the calculus - differentiation and integration.
Includes index