Using Models to Develop Algebraic Thinking

Thursday, March 27th, 2025 
9 AM – 2:30 PM
The High School for Climate and Justice
320 East 96 Street, Manhattan, NY 10128
Audience: 6th-12th grade teachers
CTLE Credits Available

In this hands-on session, we will:

• Explore how visual models and manipulatives can transform abstract concepts into concrete representations, bridging the gap between arithmetic thinking and algebraic reasoning
• Practice using multiple representations to help students develop deeper conceptual understanding of part-whole relationships and proportional reasoning
• Investigate how mathematical concepts evolve from Grade 6 foundational understanding through Algebra 1, tracing the progression from basic part-whole relationships to sophisticated exponential function modeling
• Learn strategies to shift instruction from procedural approaches to sense-making experiences that promote mathematical discourse and student agency