Fun-filled math problems that put the emphasis on problem-solving strategies and reasoning The Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day offers activities for test prep, warm-ups, down time, homework, or just for fun. These unique activities are correlated with national math education standards and emphasize problem-solving strategies and logical reasoning skills. In many of the activities, students are encouraged to communicate their different approaches to other students in the class. * Filled with dozens of quick and fun algebra activities that can be used inside and outside the classroom * Designed to help students practice problem-solving and algebra skills The activities address a wide range of topics, skills, and ability levels, so teachers can choose whichever best suit the students' needs.

 

This book is part of a book series called Jb-Ed-5 Minute Fundamentals .

There are 252 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by John Wiley & Sons Inc .

Frances McBroom Thompson, Ph. D. , has taught mathematics at the junior and senior high school levels and was a professor of mathematics education at Texas Woman's University. She has served as a K-12 mathematics specialist, a curriculum developer, and a teacher trainer; and she is also the author of numerous articles and books on math education, including Hands-On Algebra and the Math Essentials series from Jossey-Bass.

This book has the following chapters: About This Book. About the Author. Acknowledgments. Correlation with NCTM Process and Standards Grid. Section 1. What Doesn't Belong? Section 2. What s Missing? Section 3. Where Is It? Section 4. Algebraic Pathways. Section 5. Squiggles. Section 6. Math Mystery Messages. Section 7. What Am I? Section 8. Al-ge-grams. Section 9. Potpourri. Cooperative Games. Oral Team Problems. Mini-Investigations. Section 10. Calculator Explorations. Applications. Graphical Explorations. Suggested Resources. Answer Key.