Thinking Mathematically: Integrating Arithmetic & Algebra in Elementary School

2+3=5+4??? What kind of thinking would make a child think this is true? This book skillfully opens your mind to the kinds of erroneous thinking that trip young students up as they begin to study algebraic principles. It's a real eye-opener into common mathematical misconcepetions to watch for and help children through in the elementary grades.

This book is great for an elementary teacher, middle school teacher, or junior high teacher. CGI incorporates differing problem solving strategies and relies heavily on class discussion in order to develop new mathematical concepts. The best part of this book is the development of algebraical concepts in the early grades but is great for reviewing or new ways of presenting concepts in the latter grades. I highly recommend this product if a teacher is willing to implement the total program and money involved. I am a second year teacher and I spent over $800 to implement this program in my classroom because I had none of the materials needed (snap cubes, cuisinaire rods, markers, or tubs to hold the materials.)