Mark Driscoll's Fostering Algebraic Thinking School-Based Seminar expands on his popular book and professional-learning toolkits, leading participants to in-depth knowledge of the key ideas underpinning algebraic thinking.

Teachers will explore algebraic thinking from two powerful perspectives. First they solve open-ended problems and observe their own algebraic habits of mind. Then they analyze student work to see how kids approached the problem. Ultimately they will discover commonalities and find out how knowledge of both approaches can inform instruction.

During this seminar teachers will deepen their understanding of algebraic thinking through hands-on investigation and discussions and analysis of student work. In addition, they will learn structured approaches for analyzing student work that distinguish between evidence and interpretation, and reflect on ways to elicit productive algebraic thinking from students.

Recommended Grade Level
Grades 6 - 10

Included Text
Mark Driscoll
Fostering Algebraic Thinking: A Guide for Teachers, Grades 6-10