Algebra Textbooks Evaluation
Focus on Algebra |
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Summary
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Randall I. Charles, Alba González Thompson,
Trudy Hammal Garland, Stephen E. Moresh,
Kathy A. Ross |
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Addison-Wesley Longman |
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1998 |
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Algebra |
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This textbook is appropriate for students in grades
7-12. It consists of 10 chapters. |
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In a typical chapter, students begin by reading probing
questions related to the topic of the chapter. They also read a biographical
note in which an individual describes how math has affected his or
her career. Next the students read what they will learn in the different
sections of the chapter and answer questions related to each section
in an activity called Getting Ready. In each section (referred to
as a Superlesson), students (1) read about a real-life situation that
relates to the math topic; (2) read a Connect statement that gives
insight into what knowledge students should have been exposed to in
this area and what activities to expect in the present lesson along
with supporting commentary and explanations; (3) complete the Explore
section of the lesson, which includes demonstrations, discussion questions,
examples, Try It questions (problems relating to concepts or skills),
and reflect questions (questions that allow students the opportunity
to explain the concept or skill presently being introduced); (4) apply
the new concepts/skills in exercise problems; and (5) complete self-assessment
problems. At the end of each chapter, students review concepts with
applications and connections, and complete a self-evaluation and a
test including a performance task. |
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Assessments include traditional and alternative
assessment. Traditional assessments include tests (chapter tests,
mid-year and end-of-year tests, and standardized formats), practice
exercises, quizzes, chapter assessments, AWSMTest
software, and challenging questions in Try It
sections. Alternative assessments include
embedded, performance, portfolio, and self-
assessment. |
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http://www.scottforesman.com |
Continued: Integrated Mathematics
