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The transition from arithmetic to algebra: further perspectives

Critical Issues in Education Workshop: Teaching and Learning Algebra
May 15, 2008 04:30 PM to 06:30 PM

Speakers:
Clemens, Herb
Moses, Robert
Tavormina, Mary Jo
Wu, Hung-Hsi

VMath - The Next Generation for Math Lectures on Streaming Video

Summary:

This panel is charged with responding to, discussing and synthesizing the workshop presentations concerning the question: What is known about effective ways for students to make the transition from arithmetic to algebra? The two hour session will be structured as follows: Each of three panelists will lead the session during 30 minutes. Each of the three 30-minute sections will be structured as follows: The panelist will be given ten minutes to comment on and synthesize what he gleaned from prior sessions on this topic at the workshop, followed by a 5-minute Q&A (in which the other panelists and audience are invited to participate), followed by ten minutes in which the panelist is invited to present his own views on the central question, followed by a second 5-minute Q&A.

Lecture #12749

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