With Instructor Sue Magidson Click here to see the the class list Algebra is the language of mathematics and serves as a foundation for much of science and higher mathematics. The concept of functions is a powerful and unifying concept, but difficult forr many students to understand. The Foundations of Algebra class takes the time to develop this important idea by using discovery-based software and curriculum materials developed by researchers at UC Berkeley.
First students solve specific problems and then use algebra to generalize and extend the concept.
Throughout the course, students will focus on developing deep understandings and connections between ideas and on methods for exploring new mathematical situations. Class time will be spent in both small group problem solving activities and full class discussions.