From Patterns to Proof: Hands-On Strategies for Algebraic Reasoning in Elementary Classrooms

What happens when elementary students view operations not only as ways to get answers, but as systems with behaviors they can reason about? In this session, we will explore an approach to teaching operations that invites students to notice patterns, to make and defend claims, and to use representations to prove their thinking. Come learn how and why integrating algebraic reasoning into elementary classrooms can both strengthen understanding and encourage deep mathematical thinking for all.