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Course Description

This unique algebra course will enable students to tap into the power of mathematics. The course is designed to help participants make sense of the mathematics they will learn. Real-world examples are provided throughout the course to help teachers see and teach students why it is important to learn mathematics and how people use it on a daily basis. Through the course work, teachers will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to teach algebra content to their students.

Title:

Algebra in Secondary Schools

Subject: MAT
Course Number: 504
Course Syllabus: Download Syllabus

Text Books

Below is information regarding the required reading material for the course.  Once you have registered for this course, your textbook will be sent to your school by the Broward County School System.

A. Required Textbooks:

Burke, M., Erickson, D., Lott, J., Obert, M. (2001).  Navigating through algebra in grades 9-12 (with CD-Rom). National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.  Reston, VA.  ISBN: 0-87353-501-4.

Moses, B. (1999).  Algebraic thinking, grades k-12: readings from NCTM’s school-based journals and other publications. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.  Reston, VA. ISBN: 0-87353-474-3.

Su, H.F., Su, T.C. (2004).  From arithmetic to algebra: An interdisciplinary approach to teaching pre K through 8th grade mathematics.  Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, MA.  ISBN: 0-618-52305-7.  Title Code No 3616.

B. Required Supplemental Materials:

American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Educational Impact Electronic Textbook at www.educationalimpact.com/nsu