"From routine to rich: Developing an algebraic reasoning task for a middle/upper primary class" by Courtney Bridge

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From routine to rich: Developing an algebraic reasoning task for a middle/upper primary class

Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom

Courtney Bridge, University of Notre Dame Australia
Lorraine Day, University of Notre Dame Australia
Derek Hurrell, University of Notre Dame Australia

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Year of Publication

2012

Abstract

The article presents the authors' insight on the development of an algebraic reasoning task in middle or upper primary classrooms. They highlight the journey made by pre-service teacher Courtney Bridge in developing a useful classroom task for students' engagement in mathematical reasoning. Furthermore, the author mention the use of closed text book questions in Bridge's teaching.

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Peer-reviewed

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Education

Citation Information

Courtney Bridge, Lorraine Day and Derek Hurrell. "From routine to rich: Developing an algebraic reasoning task for a middle/upper primary class" Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom Vol. 17 Iss. 4 (2012) ISSN: 1326-0286
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/derek-hurrell/6/