1st Edition
Teaching Early Algebra through Example-Based Problem Solving Insights from Chinese and U.S. Elementary Classrooms
By Meixia Ding
Copyright 2021
222 Pages
41 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
222 Pages
41 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
222 Pages
41 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Drawing on rich classroom observations of educators teaching in China and the U.S., this book details an innovative and effective approach to teaching algebra at the elementary level, namely, "teaching through example-based problem solving" (TEPS).
Recognizing young children’s particular cognitive and developmental capabilities, this book powerfully argues for the importance of infusing... Read more
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Inverse Relation between Addition and Subtraction
Chapter 3: Inverse Relation between Multiplication and Division
Chapter 4: Properties of Addition: CP and AP
Chapter 5: Properties of Multiplication: CP, AP, and DP
Chapter 6: Conclusion
Appendix 1: A Chinese G1 Lesson Plan about Fact Family (Additive Inverse)
Appendix 2: A Chinese G1 Lesson Plan about "Making a Ten to Add" (Informal Teaching of the AP)
Appendix 3: A Chinese G4 Lesson Plan about Formal Teaching of the CP and AP of Multiplication
Biography
Meixia Ding is Associate Professor of mathematics education in the College of Education and Human Development, Temple University, USA.
