Improving instruction in algebra
By: Margaret Schwan Smith, Edward A. Silver, Mary Kay Stein, with Marjorie A. Henningsen, Melissa Boston, and Elizabeth K. Hughes.
Contributors: Silver, Edward A., 1948-; Stein, Mary Kay.
Series: Ways of knowing in science and mathematics series; Using cases to transform mathematics teaching and learning -- v. 2
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 150
Subjects: Algebra -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- United States -- Case studies.
Genres: Case studies.
Other titles: Algebra
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-143) and index.
Table of contents: value: Part I: Using cases to enhance learning; value: 1. Using cases to learn; value: 2. Examining linear growth patterns; value: the case of Catherine Evans and David Young; value: 3. Examining nonlinear growth patterns; value: the case of Ed Taylor; value: 4. Comparing linear graphs; value: the case of Edith Hart; value: 5. Interpreting graphs of time versus speed; value: the case of Robert Carter; value: part II: Facilitating learning from cases; value: 6. Using cases to support learning about teaching; value: 7. Facilitating learning from the case of Catherine Evans and David Young; value: 8. Facilitating learning from the case of Ed Taylor; value: 9. Facilitating learning from the case of Edith Hart; value: 10. Facilitating learning from the case of Robert Carter.