<p>Every teacher wants to help students make sense of mathematics; but what if you could guide your students to<em>expect </em>mathematics to make sense? What if you could help them develop a deep understanding of the reasons behind its facts and methods?<br><br>In <em>Making Sense of Algebra</em>, the common misconception that algebra is simply a collection of rules to know and follow is debunked by delving into how we think about mathematics. This &quot;habits of mind&quot; approach is concerned not just with the results of mathematical thinking, but with how mathematically proficient students do that thinking.<em>Making Sense of Algebra</em> addresses developing this type of thinking in your students through:</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li>using well-chosen puzzles and investigations to promote perseverance and a willingness to explore</li><li>seeking structure and looking for patterns that mathematicians anticipate finding-and using this to draw conclusions</li><li>cultivating an approach to authentic problems that are rarely as tidy as what is found in textbooks</li><li>allowing students to generate, validate, and critique their own and others' ideas without relying on an outside authority.</li></ul><p>Through teaching tips, classroom vignettes, and detailed examples, <em>Making Sense of Algebra</em> shows how to focus your instruction on building these key habits of mind, while inviting students to experience the clarity and meaning of mathematics-perhaps for the first time.</p><p>Discover more math resources at </p>