EDM 220 - Algebraic Thinking for Elementary Education.

EDM 120. (4).

Algebraic thinking and its application to the K-8 classroom. Focus on the nature of algebraic thinking and how algebraic thinking can be coordinated with the teaching of number and operation; proportional reasoning; geometry and measurement; data analysis and probability. Special focus on the notion of variables and unknowns, the concept of function, and modeling of real world situations using algebraic language. Guided discovery-based activities in a cooperative group setting. Part of the course may involve interaction with school children.