The Learning and Teaching of Algebra

The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with both a practical and research-informed introduction to the main issues in school algebra education which nowadays remains one of the core challenges of mathematics education in general. The book will enable readers to:_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ identify and emphasize the big ideas of algebra;_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ imbue teaching with a sense of purpose (why algebra? what is it for? In which ways does it empower to better understand real world situations and solve interesting problems?);_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ understand how students think about algebra and design lessons accordingly;_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ critically pursue assessment tools;_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ use technology for algebra learning._x005F_x000D_