If you know where you are going, it doesn’t always follow that you also know how to get there. Understanding by Design (UbD) supports the first part of the statement: knowing
Teaching and Learning Algebra Blog Carnival
I am hosting a special edition of Math and Multimedia Blog Carnival. This special edition will be all about the teaching and learning of algebra at all year levels. A
Teaching algebraic thinking without the x’s
Students need not wait till they meet Mr. x to learn about algebra. In fact, the best way to learn about algebra is to learn it while there aren’t x’s
Teaching the properties of equality through problem solving
I like to teach mathematical concepts via problem solving. It right away engages students mind. It creates a need for learning a more systematic way of doing things and hence a