Algebra, Problem Solving, and Higher-Level Mathematics for Middle School Students

This presentation will describe problems and activities that prepare young students for algebra and higher-level mathematics.  Participants will learn about challenging problems, including problems from the Primary Math World Contest in Hong Kong, and each participant will receive a collection of problems to use with their own students. 

Presentation made on April 25, 2009 NCTM by:

Max Warshauer; Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas

Hiroko Kawaguchi Warshauer; Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas

Julia Acosta; McAllen ISD