Not long ago, I received some advertising for class sets of Rubik's cubes, which are sold along with a solving method. Soon afterwards, a correspondent wrote:I see on your website that you have done some work with kids on Rubik's cubes and group theory. I have purchased a class room sets of the Rubik's Cubes… Continue reading Abstract Algebra
Tag: Algebra
Complex Numbers
I added the core of a unit on complex numbers to the Algebra 2 page.Like some other materials I've written over the years for my students at the Urban School of SF, these lessons were inspired by the pioneering work of Stein, Crabill, and Chakerian (see their out-of-print Algebra II/Trig book.)From the intro to the… Continue reading Complex Numbers
Abstract Algebra update
I'm not sure how this happened, but the abstract algebra PDFs were missing some graphics, and the pagination was off. I fixed that.(I'm currently teaching this material in my Space class. Big fun!)--Henri
Lab Gear still in "print"
Some correspondents have had trouble ordering Lab Gear. As far as I can tell, based on info from Creative Publications, the only thing that is not available is the "Middle School Class Set". But other configurations should still exist.Let me know if you find out differently!--Henri
ATTC Teacher Resources
I posted the Algebra: Themes, Tools, Concepts Teacher Resources as PDFs on the site, and linked to that page from all the appropriate places. The resources include:Pathways (suggestions on navigating through the textbook)Tests and QuizzesExtra Practice for selected skillsSupport Masters (pages to duplicate and/or project)This means that all components of the ATTC program are now… Continue reading ATTC Teacher Resources
Links to ATTC TE
I added links to the Google-hosted Teacher's Edition of Algebra: Themes, Tools, Concepts on the site's annotated map, compact map, and on my publications page.--Henri
Algebra: Themes, Tools, Concepts Teacher’s Edition!
The Teacher's Edition of Algebra: Themes, Tools, Concepts is now available in its entirety and in full color via Google Books! The book is searchable, so it should not be too difficult to find what you need.Sorry about the ads: I have no control on that. Please don't assume I endorse any of those products.I… Continue reading Algebra: Themes, Tools, Concepts Teacher’s Edition!
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