Awaking and Penetrating Early Algebraic Thinking in Grade 1-3
Algebraic thinking refers to the generalization and analysis of deep-level structural relationships between quantitative patterns.Early algebraic thinking enables children to describe changeable quantitative relationships with the help of algebraic symbols or natural language,which will have a profound impact on future math learning.Based on three typical situations(the induction of symbolic operations,the numerical reasoning of graphic sequences,and the representation and application of variables),we construct a multi-theoretical framework of early algebraic thinking on cognitive process.Furthermore,combined with this theoretical framework,we reflect on the current teaching situation in China,and elaborate on the strategies for incorporating early algebraic thinking into mathematics teaching in the first to third grades of primary schools.
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