Linear Equations: Equivalence = Success

Autor/in	Baratta, Wendy
Titel	Linear Equations: Equivalence = Success
Quelle	In: Australian Mathematics Teacher, 67 (2011) 4, S.6-11 (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0045-0685
Schlagwörter	Equations (Mathematics); Algebra; Problem Solving; Mathematics Education; Thinking Skills; Learning Strategies; Models; Educational Technology; Foreign Countries; Mathematics Achievement; Literature; Classroom Environment; Middle School Students; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Equations; Mathematics; Gleichungslehre; Problemlösen; Mathematische Bildung; Denkfähigkeit; Learning methode; Learning techniques; Lernmethode; Lernstrategie; Analogiemodell; Unterrichtsmedien; Ausland; Mathmatics sikills; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematical ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Literatur; Klassenklima; Unterrichtsklima; Middle school; Middle schools; Student; Students; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Australien
Abstract	The ability to solve linear equations sets students up for success in many areas of mathematics and other disciplines requiring formula manipulations. There are many reasons why solving linear equations is a challenging skill for students to master. One major barrier for students is the inability to interpret the equals sign as anything other than a "do something signal". To succeed in algebra, students must transition from this operational view of the equals sign to an equivalence, or relational, view. In this article, the author looks at two possible approaches for assisting students to overcome this barrier. She first considers manual strategies and a related concrete model, and then discusses suitable uses of technology. (Contains 2 tables and 4 figures.) (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT). GPO Box 1729, Adelaide 5001, South Australia. Tel: +61-8-8363-0288; Fax: +61-8-8362-9288; e-mail: office@aamt.edu.au; Web site: http://www.aamt.edu.au
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10