Working towards algebra: the importance of relational thinking

Algebra has become a building block for success in mathematics. Our argument in this paper is that, in order to allow students to properly develop their understanding of algebra, solid foundations need to be laid during elementary and junior secondary school years through experiences with number ope...

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Main Authors: Max Stephens, Alessandro Ribeiro
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Comité Latinoamericano de Matemática Educativa 2012-10-01
Series:Revista Latinoamericana de Investigación en Matemática Educativa
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Online Access:http://relime.org/index.php/repositorio/volumen-15/numero-15-3/1503p/151-pdf-working-towards-algebra-the-importance-of-relational-thinking/file