Description
The invention of algebra is the most powerful problem-solving tool ever created. Unfortunately, algebra is too often taught as an abstract concept with no practical uses because children are rarely taught to think algebraically.
Learn techniques for teaching algebraic thinking along with ways to incorporate real-life uses of algebra into your instruction. Ed Zaccaro provides detailed explanations and firsthand examples of how algebra benefits everyone. This session will give you the answer to the question frequently asked by children: When will we ever use algebra?
In this 1-hour course, you will learn:
- How to help students think algebraically
- When to use algebra
- How algebra can save money
- What to avoid when teaching algebra
- Real-life applications of algebra
Other courses in this series:
10 Challenging Math Problems and Strategies to Successfully Solve Them
Pathway to Mathematical Understanding in Early Childhood
8 Ways to Spark Intellectual Curiosity and Passion in Mathematically Gifted Students
Sean – RIVER VIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very good!
Patrick – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Jim – CHARDON LOCAL (verified owner) –
A lot of good ideas to help students to use the language of Algebra were given.
Erin – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
Interesting real-world connections. Nice detailed solutions with personal connections.
Enos – ROYAL ISD (verified owner) –
I like that the presenter provided real-life examples of algebra problems that students could be challenged to solve. However, it was not clear what the steps are to help the students make that transition. I was probably expecting some magic formula or secret to get students to be more deliberate in their thinking. So, although the examples were nice, it was not quite what I thought was going to be provided in this training.
Kristy – COSHOCTON CITY (verified owner) –
He offers fun algebra questions to get kids thinking about how to use variables.
Jeannie – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
The instructor is easy to listen to and understand.
JANET – PARMA CITY (verified owner) –
I found the course interesting. He used real world situations as examples and used actual state test questions.
Dean – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It provided some fun examples to help students learn to think algebraically.
Alison – FORT RECOVERY LOCAL (verified owner) –
I liked the applications of algebra in real life. I appreciate having engaging problems like these to help introduce new concepts.
Jan – NEW BREMEN LOCAL (verified owner) –
Helping in understanding what is practical thinking in algebra.
Julie – NORTHRIDGE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Thinking algebraically is a complex at times. Looking for ways to reach the learner at a young age allows for them to think using numbers as variables within an expression.
Teri – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Jacob – Defiance City Schools (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Julie – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
I’m not sure how I would use this with my 6th graders.
Noel – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
There should be more instruction on how to get students to think algebraically instead of just showing problems and giving solutions.
Feliciana – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I would like to see him use more SAT questions. Love his strategies.
Maricela – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
good information
Juan – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Excellent course on the value of algebraic thinking and why students have a hard time.
William – PARMA CITY (verified owner) –
The presenter incorporates many engaging examples of how to get students to think algebraically.
Asma – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
great!
Virginia – Private Pay (verified owner) –
He does a good job of explaining how to think through these problems logically, which is the best way to approach math.
Kristy – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
This did not help me for my very young scholars, but I enjoyed the content and presentation.
Sherry – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
A GT Presentation for secondary teachers/ students is refreshing. Nice reminder of some of the processes students struggle with in setting up basic application math problems
Laura – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Great strategies on how to teach students to think algebraically.
Jesus – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
it was good
Audrey – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
awesome
Emily – Pilot (verified owner) –
I would have watched this one before his 10 problems and strategies to solve before this one as I feel this is a better preview for that set.
John – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
I thought the course was informative.
Robert – CHARDON LOCAL (verified owner) –
Interesting problems presented.
Zondra – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this course was going to give strategies on how to make students understand algebra better, but it just went through examples of algebra problems and real-life uses. I did find it interesting, however, but I was really looking for helpful tips on teaching algebra to struggling students.
Gloria – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
Excellent, presenter is so clear and easy to understand!
Adriana – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great Algebraic Thinking Course!
Robert – HILLSBORO ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Janey – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
It was okay.
Luselva – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas to teach students how to think algebraically
Mary – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
great
Erin – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This class was more focused on showing what algebraic modeling looks like instead of how to help students develop the skill of algebraic thinking.
Sophia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Easy to follow
Mike – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Mr. Zacarro does a wonderful job keeping you engaged during the session. He gives personal stories that help relate the power of algebraic thinking and how it can be applied to real-life problems.
Michelle – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Wanted more problems/examples for younger students.
Debra – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
this was very interesting.
Elinor – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting.
Stacy – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the specific problems and how to level them up or down based on needs of the students.
David – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
informative
Silvia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I like that he gave real world examples to use Algebra. I now have answers for when studnets ask me.
Yvonne – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
Mr. Zaccaro kept it interesting!
Holly – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This training was a lot like another one I took. This seemed to give more types of problems to use with students than strategies.
Miriam – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great examples of building the thinking in levels.
Judi – DRISCOLL ISD (verified owner) –
Good course on algebraic reasoning!