Description
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
Presenter Bio
Ed is a popular presenter at math, homeschool and gifted education conferences
around the country and has approached gifted education as a parent, teacher, and
school board member. His students will testify to his ability to make math fun
and challenging for them as well as his unique sense of humor which comes
through in his classes and workshops. Ed has taught students of all ages and
abilities since graduating from Oberlin College in 1974. He has a Masters degree
in Gifted Education from the University of Northern Iowa. Ed’s work is currently
being used around the world and has been translated into several languages
including Chinese and Korean.
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.
Dean – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It provided some fun examples to help students learn to think algebraically.
JANET – PARMA CITY (verified owner) –
I found the course interesting. He used real world situations as examples and used actual state test questions.
Jeannie – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
The instructor is easy to listen to and understand.
Kristy – Coshocton City Schools (verified owner) –
He offers fun algebra questions to get kids thinking about how to use variables.
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.
Erin – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
Interesting real-world connections. Nice detailed solutions with personal connections.
Jim – CHARDON LOCAL (verified owner) –
A lot of good ideas to help students to use the language of Algebra were given.
Patrick – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Sean – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –
Very good!