Download or read book Helping Students Understand Algebra, Grades 7 - 8 written by Barbara R. Sandall and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2008-08-28 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facilitate a smooth transition from arithmetic to algebra for students in grades 7 and up using Helping Students Understand Algebra. This 128-page book includes step-by-step instructions with examples, practice problems using the concepts, real-life applications, a list of symbols and terms, tips, and answer keys. The book supports NCTM standards and includes chapters on topics such as number systems, properties of numbers, exponents and expressions, roots and radicals, algebraic expressions, graphing, and functions.