In the international research community, the teaching and learning of algebra have received a great deal of interest. The difficulties encountered by students in school algebra show the misunderstandings that arise in learning at different school levels and raise important questions concerning the functioning of algebraic reasoning, its characteristics, and the situations conducive to its favorable development. This book looks more closely at some options that aim at giving meaning to algebra, and which are considered in contemporary research: generalization, problem solving, modeling, and functions
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The Scanning Workshop is a project-based learning experience that teaches readers how to get the most out of their scanners. In addition, the book includes care and cleaning instructions and provides secret tips, such as how to scan Grandma's heirloom hand-painted china without any glare. The book is closely tied to the software on the CD, Adobe's Photoshop Elements, so readers get a hands-on introduction to post-scanning image correction. Extra sidebars point out outstanding features in some of the most popular software distributed with scanners so readers can choose what will best suit their needs.
Kristy Walker was a self-proclaimed diet junkie until the day she discovered the ZonePerfect Nutrition Program. Through the program, she was able to achieve and maintain her goals of maximum good health and weight loss. In this book, Kristy provides some of her favorite ZonePerfect recipes, developed in conjunction with two natural food chefs. Each follows the ZonePerfect balanced portion ration of 30% of calories from proteins, 40% from carbohydrates, and 30% from fats. The recipes are conveniently designed into three cooking methods to fit all lifestyles.
Simply Baby: 20 Special Handknits for Baby's First Two Years
Debbie Bliss is the most stylish and accessible children’s knitwear designer working today. In Simply Baby, she returns with a cuddly collection of clothing and accessories for newborns to two-year-olds. Some designs are simple to make, such as the striped hat and the ribbon-tie booties. As novice knitters gain confidence, they, and more experienced knitters, will enjoy the designs that introduce new elements, like edging or cabling.
