EDU-784 Algebra, Functions, and Modeling in the Real World (3)

This course provides participants with a rich understanding of essential concepts undergirding high school algebra, functions, and the modeling process. Participants consider critical components of how students in grades 6-12 develop algebraic thinking and skill, beyond traditional focus on algebraic manipulations. An in-depth focus on functions in the course allows participants to systematically explore and analyze patterns, change, and relationships among quantities in everyday events and problems in life and society. Participants further their algebra experience by exploring functions as fundamental mathematics objects that allow us to model real-life situations. Understanding and applying components of the modeling process allows participations to examine authentic real-world situations by building mathematical models and applying solutions using the lens of culturally relevant pedagogy and social justice mathematics. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: Teaching (MAT) [City Teaching Alliance].