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Algebra Wizards

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Second graders are exposed to algebraic thinking by exploring the concept of a variable. They tell how many years have passed since they've seen a favorite teacher and then examine how they arrived at this number. They write equations.

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algebraic thinking, variables

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algebraic thinking, variables, math

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