H. Wu 1999
Students and teacher using concrete materials to make sense of the math.
The discourse between the teacher and the students enhances the understanding.
The teacher moves seamlessly between the concrete, the discourse and the abstract symbols.
Hands on Equations is a concrete strategy to develop conceptual understanding of equations and equality.
Teachers can use Algebra tiles for polynomial operations.
Read about how to use CRA-Integrated model in your secondary classroom.
Using the CRA-I Strategy to Develop Conceptual and Procedural Knowledge of Quadratic Expressions