Algebraic+Reasoning

NOTE: These resources apply to all grade levels K-5.

The main ideas of algebraic reasoning in the elementary grades in grades K-5 are: •Equality •Relational Thinking •Understanding Properties •Conjectures •Justification


 * See the following resources for students in grades K-5.**


 * **Equality** || [[file:BigIdeas of Equality.doc]]


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 * **Relational Thinking** || [[file:Big Ideas Relational Thinking.doc]]
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 * **Conjectures** || [[file:Big Ideas Conjecture.pdf]]
 * **Justification** || [[file:Big Ideas for Justification and Proof.pdf]] ||
 * **Representations** || [[file:Article Meaningful Mathematical Representations and Early Algebraic Reasoning.pdf]] ||
 * **Early Algebra** || [[file:Early Algebra Concepts Big Ideas.pdf]]