{"product_id":"algebra-building-big-ideas","title":"Algebra - Building Big Ideas","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBook 1: Algebra - Building Big Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is designed to introduce students in middle\/upper primary to the mathematical concept of algebra and its place in everyday life. The appealing activities and problems are designed to give students the confidence to reach beyond their current experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ean introductory teachers page, highlighting the ‘big idea’ to be investigated and a description of the activity, including the skills incorporated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003etwo pages of teachers notes giving background information on the ‘big idea’ and comprehensive instructions for presenting the activity and the problems to be solved, a detailed explanation of the solution, highlighting the use of appropriate problem-solving strategies and reasoning and suggestions for extension activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eworksheets for the students to complete, indicating their understanding of the topic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ea selection of useful transparency masters with instructions for their use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eanswers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a selection of problem-solving activities, ‘Puzzles for problem-solving’, to be used in conjunction with selected topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook 2: Developing Algebraic Thinking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is ‘algebraic thinking’? Although there does not appear to be one agreed-upon definition, several common threads appear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eexploring and conjecturing about patterns;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eformalising patterns;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003everbalising relationships;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003emaking generalisations;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003esymbolising relationships;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eworking with functions; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003emaking connections between real-world situations and algebraic statements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, all these interrelated components form a framework for algebraic thinking. This book presents a resource that will allow teachers to engage their students in active exploration of components of algebra, helping to formulate a solid foundation for understanding algebra. Algebra contains detailed teachers notes and a wide range of activities, using number tiles to actively involve teachers and students.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"R.I.C. Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53559268966673,"sku":"RIC-0562","price":40.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/RIC-0562.jpg?v=1778760331","url":"https:\/\/www.teachersuperstore.com.au\/products\/algebra-building-big-ideas","provider":"Teacher Superstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}