Exploring Early Algebra: Making Meaningful Connections in the Elementary Classroom

Algebra is traditionally absent from elementary classrooms. Historically, learning theorists believed that young students are restricted in cognitive competence for abstract thinking; however, research in mathematics education demonstrates that children are capable of algebraic reasoning in the elem...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Guzman, Lynette Deaun
Language:en
Published: The University of Arizona. 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10150/243962