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9/7/20121ARTL (article)Fratt, Lisa. "8th Grade Alebra: Finding a Formula for Success." District Administration. Professional Media Group, 1 June 2006. Web. 07 Sept. 2012. <http://www.districktadministration.com/article/8th-grade-algebra-finding-formula-sucess>.This article explains the struggle of teaching Algebra to eighth graders. Not only were the students in some schools starting algebra concept earlier, but the teachers also had to find new teaching strategies.
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9/7/20122ENCY (encylopedia)Waid, Kimberly B.; Mcnergney, Robert F. "Teacher" Encyclopedia of Education. 2002. Encyclopedia.com. 6 Sept. 2012. <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.
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9/7/20123ENCY (encylopedia)"Algebra." UXL Encyclopedia of Science. 2002. Encyclopedia.com. 6 Sept. 2012 <http://www.encyplopedia.com>.This encyclopedia article gave a basic understanding of what algebra is and where it originated from.
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9/7/20124ARTL (article)"Algebra Basics."-For Dummies. John Wiley and Sons, 2012. Web. 07 Sept. 2012. <http://www.dummies.com/how-to/education-languages/math/algebra/Algebra-Basics/html>.This article has an outline of the fundamentals of algebra. Although it is very brief and basic, I can look further into it in the future.
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9/14/20125ARTL (article)EdSource Sees Flaw in Algebra for All | Thoughts on Public Education. EdSource Sees Flaw in Algebra for All | Thoughts on Public Education. Thoughts on Public Eduaction, 18 Feb. 2011. Web. 13 Sept. 2012. <http://toped.svefoundation.org/2011/02/18/edsource-finds-flaws-in-algebra-i-for-all/>.This article shows the problems that some districts in California face when moving Algebra to the eighth grade.
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9/14/20126ARTL (article)Singer, Stuart. "The Principal Difference: A School Leadership Blog by Mel Riddile: 8th Grade Algebra: Back to the Future." The Principal Difference: A School Leadership Blog by Mel Riddile: 8th Grade Algebra: Back to the Future. N.p., 7 Nov. 2010. Web. 13 Sept. 2012. <http://nasspblogs.org/principaldifference/2010/11/8th_grade_algebra_back_to_the.html>.

This article infers on even more problems with Algebra for eighth graders. This one mostly infers on teachers and parents, who both question the standards.
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9/14/20127ARTL (article)Fensterwald, John. "State Board Now Can Wade Back into Eighth Grade Math Debate." EdSource. EdSource, 5 Sept. 2012. Web. 13 Sept. 2012. <http://www.edsource.org/today/2012/state-board-now-can-wade-back-into-eighth-grade-math-debate/19710>.

This article explains a new bill that, if passed, will make Pre Algebra the new standard for eighth grade. This, obviously, is a huge step back.
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9/21/20128ARTL (article)Castagna, Paula. "Teaching Strategies Intermediate Algebra." Csustan. Fresno City College, Sept. 2002. Web. 20 Sept. 2012. <http://www.csustan.edu/heccc/FacultytoFaculty/Strategies_Int.pdf>.This PDF gave instructions on teaching strategies, although, oddly enough, there were some indications of Algebra 2.
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9/21/20129ARTL (article)"Teaching Algebra, or Banging Your Head With AÂ Whiteboard." Educationrealist. N.p., 21 May 2012. Web. 20 Sept. 2012. <http://educationrealist.wordpress.com/2012/05/21/teaching-algebra-or-banging-your-head-with-a-whiteboard/>.This blog post shows the frustrations of a teacher with his class. It is hilarious.
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9/21/201210ARTL (article)Raeburn, Paul. "Should We Teach Algebra?" Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 20 Aug. 2012. Web. 20 Sept. 2012. <http://ksj.mit.edu/tracker/2012/08/should-we-teach-algebra>.This article argues whether Algebra is really necessary at all.
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9/25/201211aARTL (article)Miller, Maria. "Four Habits of Highly Effective Math Teaching." Teaching Math. N.p., 2003. Web. 24 Sept. 2012. <http://www.homeschoolmath.net/teaching/teaching.php>.The first half of this article explains proper habits of a healthy math classroom.
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9/25/201211bARTL (article)Miller, Maria. "Four Habits of Highly Effective Math Teaching." Teaching Math. N.p., 2003. Web. 24 Sept. 2012. <http://www.homeschoolmath.net/teaching/teaching.php>.The second half continues with the habits. Towards the end it also gives miscellaneous tips.
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9/25/201212ARTL (article)Gibson, Jason. "How to Teach Algebra?" How to Teach Algebra? Math Tutor DVD, 2006. Web. 24 Sept. 2012. <http://www.mathtutordvd.com/public/How_to_Teach_Algebra.cfm>.This article gives very important steps to becoming an exceptional Algebra teacher.
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10/5/201213ARTL (article)"Key Points In Mathematics." Common Core State Standards Initiative. Common Core State Standards Initiative, 2012. Web. 04 Oct. 2012. <http://www.corestandards.org/about-the-standards/key-points-in-mathematics>.This article explains facts and myths about the Common Core State Standards. It covers General Content and Quality, as well as Process and Implementation.
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10/5/201214aARTL (article)"Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 3." Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 3. Annenberg Foundation, 2012. Web. 12 Oct. 2012. <http://www.learner.org/workshops/algebra/workshop3/index2.html>.This articles gives a topic overview of translating words into symbols. Basically, it shows the importance of variables in functions and how to help the students understand.
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10/5/201214bARTL (article)"Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 1." Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 1. Annenberg Foundation, 2012. Web. 04 Oct. 2012. <http://www.learner.org/workshops/algebra/workshop1/index.html>.The article continues with variables by showing examples in functions, shapes, and patterns.
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10/12/201215ARTL (article)"Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 2." Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 2. Annenburg Foundation, 2012. Web. 12 Oct. 2012. <http://www.learner.org/workshops/algebra/workshop2/index2.html>.This article overviews linear equations and inequalities. Not only does it explain the curriculum, but also why it is necessary.
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10/12/201216ARTL (article)"Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 3." Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 3. Annenberg Foundation, 2012. Web. 12 Oct. 2012. <http://www.learner.org/workshops/algebra/workshop3/index.html>.This next workshop goes into detail on systems of equations, and the different methods needed for them.
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10/12/201217ARTL (article)"Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 3." Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 3. Annenberg Foundation, 2012. Web. 12 Oct. 2012. <http://www.learner.org/workshops/algebra/workshop3/index2.html>.This workshop goes into detail on systems of inequalities.
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10/19/201218ARTL (article)"Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 4." Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 4. Annenburg Foundation, 2012. Web. 18 Oct. 2012. <http://www.learner.org/workshops/algebra/workshop4/index.html>.Insights into algebra 1, workshop 4 goes into detail on quadratic functions.
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10/19/201219ARTL (article)"Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 5." Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 5. Annenburg Foundation, 2012. Web. 18 Oct. 2012. <http://www.learner.org/workshops/algebra/workshop5/index.html>.Workshop 5 talks about factoring quadratic expressions.
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10/19/201220ARTL (article)"Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 5." Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 5. Annenburg Foundation, 2012. Web. 18 Oct. 2012. <http://www.learner.org/workshops/algebra/workshop5/index2.html>.Workshop 5 part 2 explains basic recursions and sequences.
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10/26/201221ARTL (article)"Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 6." Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 6. Annenburg Foundation, 2012. Web. 25 Oct. 2012. <http://www.learner.org/workshops/algebra/workshop6/index.html>.This article explains exponents, as well as their exponential functions.
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10/26/201222ARTL (article)"Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 7." Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 7. Annenburg Foundation, 2012. Web. 25 Oct. 2012. <http://www.learner.org/workshops/algebra/workshop7/index.html>.This workshop talks about direct variation.
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10/26/201223ARTL (article)"Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 7." Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 7. Annenburg Foundation, 2012. Web. 25 Oct. 2012. <http://www.learner.org/workshops/algebra/workshop7/index2.html>.This workshop is similar to the previous one, but it goes into detail on indirect variation.
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9/17/201224INT (interview)Murillo, Laura. Personal Interview. 16, Sep., 2012This interview with Mrs. Murillo was pretty simple. In it, Mrs. Murillo tells me how she runs her classroom as well as recommending other sources.
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10/26/201225INT (interview)Murillo, Laura. Personal Interview. 25, Oct., 2012This interview established Mrs. Murillo as my mentor, and it also shows a couple of her qualifications as an algebra teacher.
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11/2/201226ARTL (article)"Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 8." Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 8. Annenberg Foundation, 2012. Web. 01 Nov. 2012. <http://www.learner.org/workshops/algebra/workshop8/index.html>.The final insights into Algebra 1 Workshop 8 describes mathematical modeling and its uses in real life.
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11/2/201227aARTL (article)Bornstein, David. "A Better Way to Teach Math." Opinionator. New York Times Company, 18 Apr. 2011. Web. 01 Nov. 2012. <http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/18/a-better-way-to-teach-math/>.This article talks about new cognative teaching strategies that assisted children in greatly improving their scores from previous years.
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11/2/201227bARTL (article)Bornstein, David. "A Better Way to Teach Math." Opinionator. New York Times Company, 18 Apr. 2011. Web. 01 Nov. 2012. <http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/18/a-better-way-to-teach-math/>.This article continues on and states that with the teaching strategies, the children are even able to understand college-level math, which is hard to believe.
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1/11/201328ARTL (article)Jessel, Christine. "Grade School Algebra Adds Up To Better Test Scores." Southern Education Desk. Southern Education Desk, 10 Oct. 2012. Web. 10 Jan. 2013. <http://www.southerneddesk.org/grade-school-algebra-adds-up-to-better-test-scores/>.This article gives a story about a principal/teacher who teachers sixth-graders algebra.
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1/11/201329ARTL (article)"Background - The Algebra Crises." Background - The Algebra Crises. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Jan. 2013. <http://ghspacers.com/create/background.html>.This website talks about how ethnic groups in Califronia do not pass algebra as much as others. It also introduces the CREATE model.
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1/18/201330ARTL (article)"Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 4." Insights Into Algebra 1 . Workshop 4. Annenburg Foundation, 2012. Web. 18 Jan. 2013.This article give strategies for teaching students.
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1/18/201331ARTL (article)Lane, Jim. "Teachers Connecting with Students Key to Success." Ventura County Star. Scripps Interactive Newspaper Group, 13 July 2008. Web. 18 Jan. 2013.Jim Lane suggests 2 programs to help boost connections between teachers and students.
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1/25/201332ARTL (article)Castagna, Paula. Teaching Strategies Intermediate Algebra. Fresno City College, Sept. 2002. Web. 25 Jan. 2013. <http://www.csustan.edu/heccc/FacultytoFaculty/Strategies_Int.pdf>.Paula explains some teaching strategies, but I do not know if it is for Algebra or Algebra 2.
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1/25/201333ARTL (article)Milner, Richard. "Five Easy Ways to Connect with Students." Harvard Education Letter. Harvard University, Jan.-Feb. 2011. Web. 25 Jan. 2013. <http://www.hepg.org/hel/article/492>.This article shows five guidelines to connect with students.
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1/25/201334ARTL (article)Brown, Tara. "7 Strategies for Teachers to Connect with Students |Find Teaching Jobs, School Jobs, & Cultural Diversity at TeachersOfColor.com." Find Teaching Jobs School Jobs Education Jobs at Teachersofcolorcom RSS. Teachers of Color, 21 Oct. 2010. Web. 25 Jan. 2013. <http://www.teachersofcolor.com/2010/10/7-strategies-for-teachers-to-connect-with-students/>.This article has very efficient strategies to help connect with students.
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2/1/201335ARTL (article)California. California Department of Education. California State Board of Education. Mathematics Content Standards for California Public Schools Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve. Ed. Faye Ong. California Department of Education, 9 June 2009. Web. 1 Feb. 2013. <http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/mathstandards.pdf>.Very important document since it contains the acutal standards for Algebra in the state of California. The entire document contains the standards for other math classes, but this piece only has algebra.
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2/1/201336ARTL (article)Fan, Frazen. "How To Be Respected by Your Students." How To Be Respected by Your Students. Howtodothings.com, n.d. Web. 1 Feb. 2013. <http://www.howtodothings.com/education/how-to-be-respected-by-your-students>.Frazen shows 5 tips to make your students respect you.
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2/1/201337ARTL (article)"How to Be Respected without Really Trying." How to Be Respected without Really Trying. N.p., 30 Sept. 2004. Web. 1 Feb. 2013. <http://fluff.info/blog/arch/00000090.htm>.This professor explains how he feels like a normal person to his students even though he should be respected.
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2/6/201338INT (interview)Covarubias, Cesar. Personal Interview. 6 Feb, 2013This interview helped me understand my first answer and may have even given me more answers for the future. It was also very imformative on the CST and how Honors classes work.
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2/22/201339ARTL (article)"Common Core State Standards for Mathematics." Core Standards. Core Standards, n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2013. <http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_Mathematics_Appendix_A.pdf>.This document explains the new ideas and standards of Common Core for Algebra.
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2/22/201340ARTL (article)"Calculating a New Approach." The Daily Beast. Newsweek/Daily Beast, 13 Mar. 2008. Web. 21 Feb. 2013. <http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2008/03/13/calculating-a-new-approach.html>.This article talks about how our math curriculum is not working well and explains how Singapore math is better.
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2/22/201341ARTL (article)"Joint Position Statement - Supporting Children in Their Transition to Middle School - NMSA, NAESP." Joint Position Statement - Supporting Children in Their Transition to Middle School - NMSA, NAESP. Association for Middle Level Education, Mar. 2002. Web. 22 Feb. 2013. <http://www.amle.org/aboutamle/positionstatements/transitioningstudents/tabid/283/default.aspx>.This article shows the trouble that students go through when they enter middle school
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3/8/201342ARTL (article)Meador, Derrick. "Impact of the Common Core Standards." About.com Teaching. About.com, 2013. Web. 08 Mar. 2013. <http://teaching.about.com/od/assess/a/Common-Core-Standards.htm>.This article shows the impact of Common Core on administrators, teachers, specialists, students, etc.
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3/8/201343ARTL (article)Rothman, Robert. "Nine Ways the Common Core Will Change Classroom Practice." Harvard Education Letter. Harvard College, July-Aug. 2012. Web. 08 Mar. 2013. <http://www.hepg.org/hel/article/543>.Rothman explains nine ways the Common Core will change classroom approach to math and language arts.
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3/15/201344aARTL (article)"Fibonacci Numbers and Golden SectionFree Lesson Plan from HomeschoolMath.net." Lesson Plan for Fibonacci Numbers and Golden Section, Golden Ratio, Golden Rectangle, Phi from HomeschoolMath.net. Maria Miller, n.d. Web. 15 Mar. 2013. <http://www.homeschoolmath.net/teaching/fibonacci_golden_section.php>.This lesson plan shows how to teach the Fibonacci numbers. I can probably use this for my sponge activity.
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3/15/201344bARTL (article)"Fibonacci Numbers and Golden SectionFree Lesson Plan from HomeschoolMath.net." Lesson Plan for Fibonacci Numbers and Golden Section, Golden Ratio, Golden Rectangle, Phi from HomeschoolMath.net. Maria Miller, n.d. Web. 15 Mar. 2013. <http://www.homeschoolmath.net/teaching/fibonacci_golden_section.php>.This lesson plan shows how to teach the Fibonacci numbers. I can probably use this for my sponge activity.
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3/15/201345ARTL (article)"Gas Station without Pumps." Gas Station without Pumps. Wordpress.com, 26 July 2010. Web. 15 Mar. 2013. <http://gasstationwithoutpumps.wordpress.com/2010/07/26/california-standards-vs-common-core/>.This article explains the idea that students should be placed in classes that can handle in early grades.
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3/15/201346ARTL (article)"Mathematics » Home » Mathematics." Common Core State Standards Initiative. Common Core State Standards Initiative, n.d. Web. 15 Mar. 2013. <http://www.corestandards.org/Math>.This article talks about the importance of how standards should work.
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3/29/201347ARTL (article)"Mathematics » Content » High School: Modeling/Geometry." Common Core State Standards Initiative. Common Core State Standards Initiative, n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2013. <http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Content/HSM>.This article shows the standards and summaries for Geometry and Modeling.
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3/29/201348ARTL (article)Petti, Wendy. "Connecting to Math in Real Life." Education World:. Education World Inc., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2013. <http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/mathchat/mathchat019.shtml>.Wendy gives links to activities that involves applying mathematics to the real world.
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4/11/201349aARTL (article)Weller, Karolee, Audrey Smalley, Carol Conrad, Rodney S. Karjala, and Laurie Kiss. "Activities in Algebra." Activities in Algebra. N.p., 2000. Web. 11 Apr. 2013. <http://www.math.wichita.edu/history/activities/algebra-act.html>.This segment of the article was written by Karolee Weller. It shows how to teach a mixture problem using 3 different aproaches.
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4/11/201349bARTL (article)Weller, Karolee, Audrey Smalley, Carol Conrad, Rodney S. Karjala, and Laurie Kiss. "Activities in Algebra." Activities in Algebra. N.p., 2000. Web. 11 Apr. 2013. <http://www.math.wichita.edu/history/activities/algebra-act.html>.This segment was written by Audrey Smalley. It contains the model of Pascal's Triangle, as well as some phenomenas surrounding it.
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4/11/201349cARTL (article)Weller, Karolee, Audrey Smalley, Carol Conrad, Rodney S. Karjala, and Laurie Kiss. "Activities in Algebra." Activities in Algebra. N.p., 2000. Web. 11 Apr. 2013. <http://www.math.wichita.edu/history/activities/algebra-act.html>.The rest of the article contains other activities for a math classroom.
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4/19/201350INT (interview)Ormseth, Tor. Personal Interview. 12 April, 2013My interview with Tor Ormseth helped confirm the importance of my third answer, which is connecting mathematics to real life. He also elaborated on new Common Core strategies and approaches.
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4/26/201351ARTL (article)"Federal No Child Left Behind Programs to Help Teachers, Teaching Today, Glencoe Online." Federal No Child Left Behind Programs to Help Teachers, Teaching Today, Glencoe Online. Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2005. Web. 11 Apr. 2013. <http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/subject/preparing_ms_alg.phtml>.
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