Algebraic Expressions Math Map

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ALGEBRATIC
EXPRESSIONS
generlized
quantiies
transformed
Equivalent expressions
combined
contstants
polynomials
exponentials, etc
Mutiple interpretation
(giving meaning to
the expressions)
representation of:
1) patterns observed
2) process/ formula
3) description of a set of nos.
4) other situations requiring
expressing generality
intially as process
then as object
acceptance of
lack of closure
conjoining:
3a+ b= 3ab
operations
with singed
numbers
1) 4x-7
2) 4x
3) 7 since 7=7x ^0
value depending
on the value assigned
to the variable
concept of variable
learning it requires
tasks that involve
difficulties/
misconceptions
Pre-requisite
understaning
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