From Notes to Strings

Author: Rob Wieman1, Lindsay Freedman2, Paul Albright3, Deb Nolen4, and Jessica Onda3
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  • 1 Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
  • | 2 West Deptford High School, West Deptford, NJ
  • | 3 Williamstown High School, Williamstown, NJ
  • | 4 Wheatland Middle School, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Volume/Issue:
Volume 114: Issue 12
Page(s):
956–963
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2020.0331
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Subjects:
Grade(s) or Audience, Grades 9-12, Math Topic, Algebra, Algebraic Functions, Reasoning with Equations & Inequalities, Functions and Trigonometry, Trigonometry, Other Topic, Communication, Discourse/Questioning, Problem Solving, Research, Linking Research and Practice, Professional Development / Teacher Training

Four teachers and a teacher educator move from guided notes to strings in a series of problems that support students in increased engagement, reasoning, sense making, and problem solving.

Supplementary Materials

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    • Digital Resource 1b (59.2 MB)
    • Digital Resource 2a (1.98 MB)
    • Digital Resource 2b (74.7 MB)
    • Digital Resource 3a (1.48 MB)
    • Digital Resource 3b (71.4 MB)
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  • Harris, Pamela, Kara Imm, Michelle Rinehart, and Susan Simmons. 2017a. Advanced Algebra Problem Strings. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.

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© 2021 by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.
Page Count:
8
Article Category:
Research Article
Print Publication Date:
01 Dec 2021
Online Publication Date:
Dec 2021
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