Pedagogy. Teaching algebra conceptually in years 9 and 10. Chris Linsell and Megan Anakin are based at the University of Otago College of Education.
Lynn Tozer is an independent consultant. The Teaching Algebra Conceptually project was funded by the Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI). The article is adapted from the authors' paper Teaching Algebra Conceptually in Years 9 and 10, which includes a full list of project team members. Students in the early secondary years frequently struggle with introductory algebra, often due to the limited preparation they have received at the primary school level (Warren, 2003). What’s the Difference Between “Using Technology” and “Technology Integration”? Advice to a new teacher. By Rebecca Mieliwocki, Special to CNN.
Editor’s note: Rebecca Mieliwocki is a seventh grade English teacher in California who was chosen the 2012 National Teacher of the Year. The National Teacher of the Year is a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers. You can follow Rebecca on Twitter @MrsMieliwocki. (CNN) - Are you ready to be sneezed on?