Discovering Algebra

The Discovering Algebra approach improves learning in many ways: 

• Investigations at the beginning of each lesson help you give all your students - regardless of their mathematical backgrounds - a shared experience from which to base their learning.

• You will be able to teach an algebra course that is both rigorous and accessible to your students because the investigations give meaning to mathematics that all students, regardless of their skill level, can understand.

• The investigations will often prompt more advanced students to dig deeper, giving you a natural way to extend the lesson and connect algebra to other topics.

• Investigations, visual representations, and opportunities for discussion enable you to integrate multiple teaching modes into your classroom so that visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners all benefit.

• These investigations will also provide you with another tool to use when reviewing and building upon concepts in class. Many teachers tell us that their students find it easier to remember previously taught mathematical concepts and skills when reminded of the classroom activity that helped them learn the concept.

Learning That Lasts 

Discovering Algebra connects mathematics to science, the environment, social science, the arts, and scenarios close to students' own lives. You can be certain that your students will develop mathematical skills in a meaningful and retrievable way, helping them meet state learning goals and feel more confident in their mathematical knowledge and skills.

Discovering Algebra will help you prepare your students not only for state assessments, but also for success in future courses. The sequence of topics, content emphasis, hands-on activities, and use of technology combine to form a program that gives students a solid, lasting foundation in algebra that is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.

Comprehensive Resources 

Discovering Algebra's comprehensive Teaching Resources package includes a host of resources to enrich learning and make your teaching experience more rewarding, including extra practice problems and a test generator.