The Algebra Initiative Colloquium - Volume 1 - Papers presented at a conference on reform in algebra

Oct 15, 2026

This volume compiles plenary and reactor papers presented at the Algebra Initiative Colloquium on reform in algebra, held December 9–12, 1993, in Leesburg, Virginia. It includes an introduction, a summary, and recommendations derived from working groups, alongside major thematic papers covering algebra development, long-term reform, and algebra across K-12 and college contexts. Appendices provide the conference agenda, conceptual framework, and participant list.

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Pages157

Reading Time6 h 36 min

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Introduction

Working groups and focus areas

Summary

Recommendations

The Development of Algebra and Algebra Education

Long-Term Algebra Reform: Democratizing Access to Big Ideas

Algebra in the K-12 Curriculum

What Is the Appropriate K-12 Algebra Experience for Various Students?

Algebra at the College Level

Algebra Initiative

Algebra and the Technical Workforce

Reshaping Algebra to Serve the Evolving Needs of the Technical Workforce

A Cognitive Perspective on the Mathematical Preparation of Teachers: The Case of Algebra

Preparing Teachers to Teach Algebra for All: Preliminary Musings and Questions

Algebra for All: Dumbing Down or Summing Up?

Appendices

Appendix A Agenda

Appendix B Conceptual Framework

Appendix C Participant List

S DOCUMENT RESUME ED 385435 AUTHOR Lacampagne,Carole B.,Ed.;And Others The Alg+bra Initiative Colloquium.Volume 1:Plenaryand Reactor Papers, TITLE Office of Educationa1 Research and Improvement(ED),Washington,DC. INSTITUT ION ISBN-0-16-048075-2 REPORT NO May 95 PUB DATE NOTE 157p.;For volume 2,see SE 056573. U.s.Government Printing Office,Superintendent ofDocuments,Nail Stop:SSOP,Washington,"DC20402-9328. AYAILABLE FROK Collected Works-Conference Proceedings(021)--Viewpoints(Opinion/Position Papers,Essays,ete.)(120) PUB TYPE NFO1/PC07 Plus Postag. EDRS PRICE *Algebra;Conference Proceedings;*EducationalChange;Elementary Secondary Education;HigherEducation;*Mathematics Curriculum;MathematicsEducation;*Mathematics Instruction;TeacherEducation*Reform Efforts DESCRIPTORS IDENTIFIERS ABSTRACT This volume contains the plenary or reactor paperspresented at a conference on reform in algebra held in Leesburg,Virginia,December 9-12,1993.Papers included are:(1) "Introduction"(C.B.Lacampagne);(2)"Summary"(C.E.Lacampagne); (3)"Recommendations"(C.B.Lacampagne);(4)"The Dvelopment ofA1gebra and Algebra Education"(v.J.Katz);(5)"Long-Term AlgebraReform:Democratizing Access to Big Ideas"(J.J.Kaput);(6)"Algebra in the K-12 Curriculum"(G.Burri11);(7)"What Is theAppropriate K-12 Algebra Experience for Various Students?"(J.Fey); (8)"Algebra at the College Level"(M.Artin);(9)"AlgebraInitiative"(V.Pless);(10)"A1gebra and the Technical Workforce"(H.Pollak);(11)"Reshaping A1gebra to Serve the Evolving Needs ofthe Technical Workforce"(S.Garfunke1);(12)"A Cognitive Perspective in the Mathematica1 Preparation of Teachers:The Case ofAlgebra"(A.G.Thompson&P.W.Thompson);(13)"Preparing Teachersto Teach Algebra for A11:Preliminary Musings and Questions"(M.Enneking);and(14)"A1gebra for A11:Dumbing Dow or Summing Up?"(L.A.Steen).Appendices include the conference agenda;ConceptualFramework for the Algebra Initiative of the National Institute onStudent Achievement,Curriculum,and Assessment;and a participant1ist.(HKR) ★*☆☆*☆★☆☆★*★☆*****★****★*★★******☆★☆★☆★*****☆★***★★*★*☆★☆*****★**★****★ Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * ★from the original document.★ ★**☆★☆★☆☆******☆*★***★*★*★**★************★********★****★****★**★*★*★**★ ED 385 436 SE 056 57a The AlgebraInitiative olloquiumVolume IU..DePARTMENTOF EDUCATIOMEDUCATIONALRESOURCES INFORMATIONCENTER IEAIC) 1S.DCirtnCnt ot Eccatio¹I¹Keof 1:(haKcilioal Re'Starctan(I Inp ro℃n)CT The AlgebraInitiativeColloquium Volume 1 Papers presented at a conference on reform in algebraDecember 9-12,1993 Edited by Carole B.LacampagneWilliam BlairJim Kaput U.S.Department of Education (ffice of Educational Research and ImprovementNational Institute on Student Achievement.Curriculum,and Assessment U.S.Department of Educatiun Richard W.Riley Secretary Office of Educatlonal Research and ImprovementSharon P.RobinsonAssistant Secretary Natlonal Institute on Student Achlevement,Curriculum,and AssessmentJoseph ConatyActing Director May 1995 Ordering Informatlon Copies of this publication are available from theGovemment Printing Office.For further information,calltheir Order Desk at 202-512-1800. Contents Introduction Carole B.Lacampagne Summary Carole B.Lacampagne Recommendations Carole B.Lacampagne The Development of Algebra and Algebra EducationVictor J.Katz Long-Term Algebra Reform:Democratizing Access to Big IdeasJames J.Kaput Algebra in the K-12 Curriculumjail Burrill What Is the Appropriate K-12 Algebra Experience for VariousStudents?James Fey Algebra at the College LevelMichael Artin Algebra Initiative Vera Pless Algebra and the Technical WorkforceHenry Pollak Reshaping Algebra to Serve the Evolving Needs of the Technical Workforce Solomon Garfunkel A Cognitive Perspective on the Mathematical Preparationof Teachers:The Case of AlgebraAlba G.Thompson and Patrick W.T

FAQs

What does Volume 1 of the Algebra Initiative Colloquium contain?

It contains plenary and reactor papers from the conference, plus an introduction, a summary, and recommendations from working groups.

When and where was the Algebra Initiative Colloquium held?

It was held December 9–12, 1993, in Leesburg, Virginia.

What topics do the included papers address?

They cover algebra reform and algebra education across grades K-12 and the college level, including issues related to teacher preparation and the technical workforce.

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