1. Introduction

   • Jinfa Cai
   • Eric J. Knuth

   Analyses Pages: 1 - 4

2. The development of studients' algebraic thinking in earlier grades:

   • Jinfa Cai
   • Hee Chan Lew
   • Jean Schmittau

   Analyses Pages: 5 - 15

3. The development of algebraic thinking

   • Jean Schmittau

   Analyses Pages: 16 - 22

4. The positioning of algebraic topics in the Hong Kong elementary school mathematics curriculum

   • Ngai-Ying Wong

   Analyses Pages: 23 - 33

5. Helping elementary teachers build mathematical generality into curriculum and instruction¹

   • Maria L. Blanton
   • James J. Kaput

   Analyses Pages: 34 - 42

6. Preparing teachers to foster algebraic thinking

   • Hilda Borko
   • Jeff Frykholm
   • Craig Schneider

   Analyses Pages: 43 - 52

7. Algebra in elementary school: Developing relational thinking

   • Thomas P. Carpenter
   • Linda Levi
   • Julie Koehler Zeringue

   Analyses Pages: 53 - 59

8. Adaptive interpretation:

   • Andrew Izsák
   • Bradford R. Findell

   Analyses Pages: 60 - 67

9. Middle school students' understanding of core algebraic concepts: Equivalence & Variable¹

   • Eric J. Knuth
   • Martha W. Alibali
   • Ana C. Stephens

   Analyses Pages: 68 - 76