Teaching and Learning Algebra

French, Doug

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0826452213 ISBN 13: 9780826452214

Publisher: Continnuum-3PL, 2002

Algebra is widely recognized as a difficult aspect of the Mathematics currciculum--one that not all pupils see the point of. Yet an understanding of algebra provides the key to the great power and potential interest of Mathematics in general. Up to now, detailed advice and guidance on the teaching and learning of algebra has been difficult to find. Here, however, Doug French provides a comprehensive, authoritative and, above all, constructive guide to the subject.

Synopsis:

Algebra is probably the most difficult aspect of mathematics to teach successfully and it is widely viewed by pupils as "boring" and "pointless". Nonetheless, it provides the key to the great power and potential interest of mathematics. At a time when much is being done to improve children's understanding of number, algebra teaching is too often characterized by ineffective rote learning approaches with little heed being taken of research findings and the potential of technology. This authoritative book shows a way forward.

About the Author:

Doug French is a PGCE tutor at the University of Hull. He is chair of the Mathematics Association's Teaching Committee