Planting the Seeds of Algebra, PreK–2

Download or read book Planting the Seeds of Algebra, PreK–2 written by Monica Neagoy and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2012-04-20 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help young minds explore algebraic concepts This book shows teachers how to create a strong foundation in algebra for very young children. Using in-depth math “explorations,” the author unpacks—step by step—the hidden connections to higher algebra. Each exploration contains an elegantly simple grade-banded lesson (on addition, subtraction, patterns, and odd and even numbers), followed by a discussion of the lesson's algebra connections, as well as suggestions for additional problems to explore. Throughout, readers will find: Clear explanations of algebraic connections Specific strategies for teaching the key ideas of algebra Lesson modifications for older or younger students An array of age-appropriate problems and games