By Gilbert J. Cuevas and Karol Yeatts
The important ideas of algebra, including patterns,
variables, equations, and functions, are the focus of this book. Student
activities that introduce and promote familiarity with these ideas include
constructing growing patterns using isosceles triangles, analyzing situations
with constant or varying rates of change, and observing and representing various
patterns in an array. The supplemental CD-ROM features interactive electronic
activities, master copies of activity pages for students, and additional
readings for teachers.