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Patterns to Symbols: Algebra
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Slide 5 of 35
Why focus on patterns?
One of the easiest ways to begin to think about teaching generalization is through the use of patterns
In NCTM's
Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
, "Understand patterns, relations, and functions" is a standard at all grade levels