Algebra for a new century. From: Teaching Children Mathematics | Date: February 1, 1997| Author: Moses, Barbara | COPYRIGHT 1997 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The treatment of algebra as merely a discipline involving the manipulation of symbols should be changed as the 21st century nears. Instead, it should be seen as a method of generalizing patterns that form part of daily activities. Teachers and other involved parties should push for the definition of the concept of 'algebraic reasoning' and how it is perceived in the elementary classroom.

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