Research issues in the learning and teaching of algebra/ 
editors, Sigrid Wagner, Carolyn Kieran. 
 - [Hillsdale, N.J.]:  Reston, Va.:  L. Erlbaum Associates,  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics,  c1989. 
 - x, 287 p.:  ill.;  23 cm. 
 - Research agenda for mathematics education;  v. 4 .
<br/><br/> Spine title: The learning and teaching of algebra.  Conference papers. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references. 
<br/><br/>The Research Agenda Conference on Algebra : background and issues / Carolyn Kieran & Sigrid Wagner -- Algebra : what should we teach and how should we teach it? / John A. Thorpe -- Critical considerations for the future of algebra instruction / Joan R. Leitzel -- The early learning of algebra : a structural perspective / Carolyn Kieran -- A question of structure / Lesley R. Booth -- Cognitive obstacles encountered in the learning of algebra / Nicolas Herscovics -- Different cognitive obstacles in a technological paradigm / David Tall -- Cognitive studies of algebra problem solving and learning / Seth Chaiklin -- Three ways of improving cognitive studies in algebra / Robert B. Davis -- Robust performance in algebra : the role of the problem representation / Jill H. Larkin . Artificial intelligence, advanced technology, and learning and teaching algebra / Patrick W. Thompson -- Intelligent tutoring systems : first steps and future directions / Matthew W. Lewis -- Linking representations in the symbol systems of algebra / James J. Kaput -- Critical issues in current representation system theory / David Kirshner -- School algebra for the year 2000 / James T. Fey -- Toward school algebra in the year 2000 / Sharon L. Senk -- An agenda for research on the learning and teaching of algebra / Sigrid Wagner & Carolyn Kieran -- The research agenda in algebra : a mathematics education perspective / Lesley R. Booth -- The research agenda in algebra : a cognitive science perspective / Matthew W. Lewis -- The research agenda in algebra : a curriculum development perspective / Sidney L. Rachlin . Research studies in how humans think about algebra / Robert B. Davis -- Eight reasons for explicit theories in mathematics education / Jill H. Larkin -- Contexts for research on the teaching and learning of algebra / David Wheeler. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0873532562 (set) 0873532686 (pbk.) 0805803548 (hard) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>89147853 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Algebra---Study and teaching--Congresses.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>510.7  / R432