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National Center for Improving Student Learning and Achievement in Mathematics and Science--Algebraic Reasoning in the Elementary Grades

Building on previous NCISLA research, two studies involving diverse student populations in California, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin are examining (a) children’s mathematical and algebraic reasoning and (b) teachers’ professional development. The complementary studies are yielding significant advances in students’ mathematics learning and teacher professional development programs that strengthen: teachers’ learning of mathematics content; teachers’ professional communities; teachers’ understanding of students’ mathematical thinking; and teachers’ abilities to leverage mathematics curricula and students’ thinking to build elementary students’ algebraic reasoning.

Leadership

Thomas Carpenter

Funding

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement

Project Website

http://www.wcer.wisc.edu/ncisla

Status

Completed Feb 29 2004

Contact Information

Patricia Boustany, Administrative Assistant
Email: ncisla@education.wisc.edu