TCM: February 1997, Volume 3, Issue 6

	Teaching Children Mathematics February 1997, Volume 3, Issue 6
	Articles

	Probing the Foundations of Algebra: Grade-4 Pattern Items in NAEP Patricia Ann Kenney and Edward A. Silver
	A Foundation for Algebraic Reasoning in the Early Grades Erna Yackel
	Experiences with Patterning Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Glenda Lappan and Elizabeth Phillips
	Functions from Kindergarten through Sixth Grade Stephen S. Willoughby
	Computers Support Algebraic Thinking Douglas H. Clements and Julie Sarama
	Algebraic Thinking: A Professional Development Theme Faye Nisonoff Ruopp, Al Cuoco, Sue M. Rasala and M. Grace Kelemanik
	Spreadsheets, Patterns, and Algebraic Thinking Don Ploger, Lee Klinger and Michael Rooney
	Mathematics of Change: Ins and Outs or Ups and Downs Cornelia C. Tierney and Ricardo Nemirovsky
	Patterns as Tools for Algebraic Reasoning Kristen Herbert and Rebecca H. Brown
	Doing Algebra in Grades K–4 Zalman Usiskin

	Departments
	Preparing Students to Enter the Gates Michaelle F. Chappell
	Literature and Algebraic Reasoning Cheryl A. Lubinski and Albert D. Otto
	What Does Algebraic Thinking Look Like and Sound Like with Preprimary Children? Frances R. Curcio and Sydney L. Schwartz
	Liz's Pattern Jill E. Land and Paul G. Becher
	Becoming Very-Able with Variables William R. Speer, David T. Hayes and Daniel J. Brahier
	Math by the Month: Patterns and Functions Karen A. Holly