Topics of Algebra
Explore resources and recommendations to ensure student mastery of algebra. 
- View a visual diagram of both practices
- Watch a topic overview and download planning templates
- Listen to an expert
Explore the subtopics below to learn more about the recommended practices:
To learn more about these practices and the other findings of the Panel, view Foundations for Success: Report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel.
Assignment: Simplifying Expressions
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In the video Teaching Symbols and Expressions, the teacher shows students how to simplify expressions and solve equations. These materials include the lesson plan, exercises, and homework. Related...
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Assignment: Problem Solving
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In the video Problem Solving in Algebra, the teacher models problem solving using polynomial expressions. These materials are the student practice assignments. Related Media and Files: Problem...
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Lesson Objectives and Handouts: Finding Patterns Within Functions
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Download the handouts that accompany the teaching demonstration, Finding Patterns Within Functions, including a series of student exercises for creating tables and graphing functions. Related...
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Mathematics Essential Learnings
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Review Douglas County School District's essential learnings in mathematics for selected secondary mathematics courses, including algebra courses, that are described in the audio interview District...
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Linear Mingle
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Download templates for materials that teacher Paul Jorgens uses in the video Helping All Students Learn Algebra to have students build fluency with algebraic vocabulary, concepts, and...
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Linear Graph Back to Back
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Download the PowerPoint slides that teacher Paul Jorgens uses in the video, Helping All Students Learn Algebra, to help students develop their communication skills with algebra vocabulary. Related...
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Algebra I Initial Units
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At the beginning of the year, Algebra I teachers at Legend High School shown in the video, Application of Linear Equations, use these units to begin the course, providing a transition from...
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Algebra Pathways Inventory: Working With Struggling Algebra Students
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Use this self-assessment inventory to consider whether there are adequate practices in place to help students who are struggling in algebra. Related Media and Files: Multiple Pathways to School...
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Learning Together About Multiple Paths
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This tool describes ways to frame a discussion about current student success rates in algebra and what options might be needed to help more students become successful in learning algebra. Related...
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Systematic Analysis of Student Errors
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This protocol provides an approach that can be used to analyze the types of errors that students are making and the knowledge they need for algebra lessons. Related Media and Files: Multiple...
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Learning From Algebra Teaching Peers
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Algebra teachers can use this observation tool to learn from other teachers and determine which practices might be adaptable to their own teaching. Related Media and Files: Problem Solving in...
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Topics of Algebra Review
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Use this review procedure to assess the degree of congruence between the suggested topics of school algebra recommended by the National Mathematics Advisory Panel and the standards, curriculum, and...
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