Making Sense of Algebraic Expressions in Context

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Isabel White San Diego State University, CA

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Joanne Lobato San Diego State University, CA

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Volume/Issue:
Volume 116: Issue 8
Page(s):
604–612
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2022.0196
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Math Topic, Algebra, Algebraic Thinking, Expression/Equation, Other Topic, Principles to Actions, Mathematics Teaching Practices, Reasoning/Sense Making/Proof, Mathematical Practices, Reason abstractly and quantitatively, Research, Linking Research and Practice

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Article Category:
Research Article
Print Publication Date:
01 Aug 2023
Online Publication Date:
Aug 2023
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