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.
Algebra Pathways Inventory: Working With Struggling Algebra Students
Topics of Algebra > Multiple Paths > Overview & Tools
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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Systematic Analysis of Student Errors
Topics of Algebra > Multiple Paths > Overview & Tools
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 Together About Multiple Paths
Topics of Algebra > Multiple Paths > Overview & Tools
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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Learning Together About the Topics of Algebra
Topics of Algebra > Topics of Algebra > Overview & Tools
This tool describes ways to orient mathematics teachers and leaders to the information on the DWW site about the recommendations of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel for school...
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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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Learning From Algebra Teaching Peers
Topics of Algebra > Topics of Algebra > Overview & Tools
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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Algebra I Initial Units
Topics of Algebra > Topics of Algebra > See How It Works
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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State Perspective on Algebra
Topics of Algebra > Multiple Paths > See How It Works
In response to the National Math Panel report, Connecticut is developing course and student expectations, a common algebra curriculum, certification for specialists, and state-provided professional...
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Professional Development in Secondary Mathematics
Topics of Algebra > Multiple Paths > See How It Works
Hear about professional learning communities, individualized performance plans, peer learning, common observation tools, linkages to the middle school, and the value of conducting observations...
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Accelerated Algebra
Topics of Algebra > Multiple Paths > See How It Works
Longfellow’s Honors Algebra teacher describes how she builds in more challenging problems for accelerated students, including extending the core algebra curriculum with advanced work with equations...
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Algebra Boot Camp
Topics of Algebra > Multiple Paths > See How It Works
The math department chair describes essential mathematics concepts that are the focus of the summer algebra boot camp. Algebra I teachers have identified the topics that are necessary for...
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Linear Graph Back to Back
Topics of Algebra > Multiple Paths > See How It Works
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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