Introducing Bridge to Algebra. The first and only algebra readiness curriculum built on Cognitive Tutor® technology, one of the only true research based math curricula in the country. Bridge to Algebra combines software, text and classroom instruction covering the five middle school content strands identified in the NCTM standards and most state standards (number, geometry, measurement, probability and statistics, algebra) and emphasizes problem solving and mathematical literacy. Bridge to Algebra is also supported by a comprehensive Professional Development Plan.
This blended curriculum of software and text targets students who may need additional preparation for Algebra I. Throughout the materials, explicit connections are made between different representations, such as fractions, decimals, and percents; visual modeling tools enhance the understanding of these representations.
Bridge to Algebra Topics:
- Number Sense and Algebraic Thinking
- Fractions and Mixed Numbers
- Decimals
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percents
- Integers
- Algebraic Problem Solving
- Geometric Figures and Their Properties
- Area and the Pythagorean Theorem
- Probability and Statistics
- Volume and Surface Area
- Linear Functions
- Number Systems
- Transformations
Components of the Bridge to Algebra course include:
- Student Materials:
- Student Text
- Student Assignment Book
- Homework Helper
- Cognitive Tutor® Software
- Teacher Materials:
- Teacher's Implementation Guide
- Teacher's Resource and Assessments Book
- Software Implementation Guide
