Algebraic expression writing. What's that? In most schools this subject is difficult for struggling students to learn because they don't see it connecting to what is relevant in their lives. This article stresses personalization of subject matter so that students understand connections. Toward the end of the article the author gives examples of turning story problems into algebraic expressions. Other examples use shopping, computers, food, music and cell phones. The power of interest drives learning is the author's mantra.
In Teaching Algebra, the Not-So-Secret Way to Students' Hearts. Katrina Schwartz. 12.9.13. Mindshift
http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/12/to-learn-algebra-the-not-so-secret-way-to-students-hearts/
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