additional resources
Patterns to Symbols: Algebra
(Grade 3-6)
Beth Cole
The following may be helpful in setting up teacher study groups, action research projects, etc. for the purpose of digging deeper into reading in the content areas.
Teacher Learning Models
Faculty Study Groups:
http://www.nsdc.org/library/publications/jsd/murphy202.cfm
Action Research:
http://www.nsdc.org/library/publications/jsd/glanz203.cfm
Professional Articles
National Research Council. (2001). Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics. J. Kilpatrick, J. Swafford, and B. Findell (eds.). Mathematics Learning Study Committee, Center for Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.
Carpenter, T.P., & Levi, L. (2000) Developing Conceptions of Algebraic Reasoning in the Primary Grades (Report number 00-2). Madison, WI: School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, National Center for Improving Student Learning and Achievement in Mathematics and Science.
Roodhardt, A., Kindt, M., Burrill, G., & Spence, M. (1997). Patterns and Symbols. In National Center for Research in Mathematical Sciences Education and Freudenthal Institute (Eds.), Mathematics in Context: A connected curriculum for Grades 5-8. Chicago, IL: Encyclopedia Britannica Educational Corporation. ISBN 0030712831
Web Resources
Internet Content for the Classroom
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/
Explore Math
http://www.exploremath.com/activities/index.cfm
The Gateway to Educational Materials
http://www.thegateway.org/
The Smithsonian Website
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/
Mcrel's lesson plan bank
http://www.mcrel.org/lesson-plans/
