The 2009 Symposium on Algebra

Algebra Task Force - MCTM Spring Symposium 2009 Presentation
A powerpoint presentation developed by the Algebra Task Force and presented at the 2009 MCTM Spring Symposium.
Download Developing Leadership for Creating Successful Algebra Programs for Grades K-12 (ppt)

Other Resources from the MCTM Spring Symposium 2009 Presentation
Listed for download are other resources used during the symposium. Each can be downloaded as either a Word document or PDF document.

• Student Work Samples
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• Group Discussion Handout
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• Paradoxical Intentions Explanation
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• Paradoxical Intentions Master
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Tile Problem Source
The Tile Problem used to demonstrate the elements of Complex Instruction in the Symposium Keynote can be found on page 284 of the NCTM Yearbook you received. The full citation is: Tucher, Phil, Ruth Tsu, Barbara Shreve, and Carolos Cabana, "Pile Pattern Group Challenge," Activity from Michigan Middle School Mathematics Reform Project (National Science Foundation Grant No. ESI-9819466), Western Michigan University, 2003 cited in Greenes, C.E., and Rubenstein, R. (eds.) Algebra and Algebraic Thinking in School Mathematics, 70th Yearbook, NCTM, 2008, p. 284.