Early algebra and mathematics specialists

Murray, Megan

Abstract

This paper discusses early algebra as it relates to the Mathematics Specialist program. Early algebra is described based on research and readings from the body of literature focused on early algebra. Reasons why early algebra should be emphasized in elementary school mathematics are discussed, followed by a description of the role elementary school Mathematics Specialists must play if schools are to begin to focus on early algebraic instruction. Finally, some suggestions are made for ways the Mathematics Specialist program might encourage more explicitly an early algebraic approach to elementary school mathematics.

Citation

Murray, M. (2010). Early algebra and mathematics specialists. Journal of mathematics and science: collaborative explorations, 12(1), 73 - 81. https://doi.org/10.25891/S019-KF79

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2010
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 16, 2019
• Journal: Journal of mathematics and science: collaborative explorations
• Electronic ISSN: 2642-1925
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 12
• Issue: 1
• Article Number: 8
• Pages: 73 - 81
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.25891/S019-KF79
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/429112
• Publisher URL: https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/jmsce_vamsc/vol12/iss1/8/
• Additional Information: © Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)