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Why is algebra so hard?

Audience
Teachers, Parents, Students

Description
Emmanual Schanzer thought that the way algebra was taught made no sense, and decided to do something about it. He turned a discipline that frustrates many students into a skill they could immediately apply.

Keywords
Effective teaching strategies, math learning, growth mindset, math skills, math curriculum, curriculum development

Author(s)
Emmanuel Schanzer; TedTalk

Date
2016

Abstract
Dr. Emmanuel Schanzer is a CS-expat, having spent several years as a program manager and developer before becoming a high school teacher and middle school academic coach. He has long been involved in connecting educators and technology, connecting parties at the Computer Science Teachers Association, Google, Microsoft, Facebook and at universities across the country.