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Week 3: Linked Representations in Algebra: Developing Symbolic Meaning (Lapp, Ermete, Brackett, & Powell, 2013)
In the article, “Linked Representations in Algebra: Developing Symbolic Meaning (Lapp, Ermete, Brackett, & Powell, 2013),” the authors present the solutions to a quadratic equation of two students, Aaron and Jon.
1-How do your students’ solutions to similar problems compare to Aaron and Jon’s responses?
2- Also, reflect critically on the authors’ explanation as to why Aaron and Jon’s solutions were different.