Contextualizing algebraic word problems through story using technology

Terri Kurz; Barbara Bartholomew; Amanda Sibley; Scott Fraser

doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-6497-5.ch020

Contextualizing algebraic word problems through story using technology

Terri Kurz, Barbara Bartholomew, Amanda Sibley, Scott Fraser

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Using stories in mathematics helps students situate mathematics within a context. This chapter presents an activity for the integration of stories and word problems into an algebra course designed for pre-service teachers. The pre-service teachers designed and created stories using technology (digital cameras and PowerPoint) to support algebraic explorations at the elementary and secondary levels based on the Common Core Standards. A balance of technology, language arts, and mathematics content is possible with these stories. The activity can be extended beyond the university classroom by guiding secondary students in creating their own algebraic stories in the classroom.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Cases on Technology Integration in Mathematics Education
Publisher	IGI Global
Pages	398-415
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Electronic)	9781466665002
ISBN (Print)	1466664975, 9781466664975
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-6497-5.ch020
State	Published - Sep 30 2014

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