Practical Applications of Algebra (1990)
Algebra for Teachers
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Educational
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1990
Duration: 00:27:58
Subjects: Educational films | Algebra | Mathematics | TEACHERS
Contributors:
- Talton, Carolyn Host
- Kliingsworth, Kathy Guest
- Harshbarger, Dean Guest
Description
This episode of the series “Algebra for Teachers” from 1990 features Dr. Carolyn Talton leading an in-service training for teachers as a part of the Satellite Educational Research Consortium (SERC). She first presents examples of the practical application of algebra in real-life situations. She also leads a panel discussion with Kathy Killingsworth, a registered dietician, and Dean Harshbarger, a mathematics teacher, who discuss how they use algebra in their jobs. Throughout the episode, Dr. Talton also presents clips from LPB’s “Power of Algebra” series.