3 credits
Summer 2025 Distance Learning Upper Division
This is a course for current or prospective mathematics teachers wishing to explore ways of teaching algebra with a focus on addressing concerns related to student performance in algebra and increasing algebraic reasoning skills in the classroom. The course includes experiences with inquiry-based learning by engaging participants in algebra activities from two secondary National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards-based curricula. The course will provide opportunities for participants to collaborate on the development of algebraic thinking in mathematics classrooms and will address pedagogical approaches to students' learning of algebra.
Learning Outcomes1Content and pedagogical knowledge for teaching algebra.
2Familiarity with NCTM standards-based mathematics curricular.
3Disposition that values students' contributions and desires to motivate students to learn algebra using a variety of strategies, including engaging them in making sense of algebraic concepts and making use of their life experiences to find relevant contexts for algebra.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.