Book Title: Algebra, Patterns, and Functions for Elementary School Teachers: A Workbook Approach

Book Description

This text is an accessible interactive workbook designed for future teachers with material on algebra, patterns, functions and statistics as they relate to elementary and middle school mathematics and beyond. It aims to use a universal language with clarity of expression that is reader friendly for all.  It includes word problems and activities (in various formats) that strive to be relevant to a variety of cultures and genders.  Mathematical concepts are defined in multiple ways and extra explanations and scaffolding are included. A variety of examples and activities are incorporated to accommodate different learning types.  The text includes corresponding mathematics standards from both the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Framework which is based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).