# CS in Algebra **URL:** https://forum.code.org/c/cs-in-algebra/10.md [Latest](https://forum.code.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.code.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.code.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the CS in Algebra category](https://forum.code.org/t/about-the-computer-science-in-algebra-csina-category/545)
**Author:** [@melissa\_jones](https://forum.code.org/u/melissa_jones)\ **Replies:** 0
Welcome! This is a place for teachers who are implementing Computer Science in Algebra curriculum to share best practices, questions, thoughts, ideas and inspiration. We're hoping to build a professional learning commun… --- ## [Http://studio.code.org/s/algebrafacilitator/stage/2/puzzle/1](https://forum.code.org/t/http-studio-code-org-s-algebrafacilitator-stage-2-puzzle-1/3888)
**Author:** [@CodeAI](https://forum.code.org/u/CodeAI)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/http-studio-code-org-s-algebrafacilitator-stage-2-puzzle-1/3888 "2019-11-14T16:55:19Z")
http://studio.code.org/s/algebrafacilitator/stage/2/puzzle/1 This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at http://studio.code.org/s/algebraFacilitator/stage/2/puzzle/1 --- ## [Teaching a Puzzle Step-By-Step](https://forum.code.org/t/teaching-a-puzzle-step-by-step/26245)
**Author:** [@recherc](https://forum.code.org/u/recherc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/teaching-a-puzzle-step-by-step/26245 "2019-04-10T04:41:12Z")
I am trying to figure out the best way that I can work with my students as a whole group to go through some of the Design Recipe puzzles. I have doe all the puzzles through the original CS in Algebra A & B. I am redoing … --- ## [Getting Started in CS in Algebra](https://forum.code.org/t/getting-started-in-cs-in-algebra/14489)
**Author:** [@kristin.bison](https://forum.code.org/u/kristin.bison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/getting-started-in-cs-in-algebra/14489 "2019-04-10T04:29:41Z")
I am interested in creating an quarter long extension class using either the bootstrap program or CS in Algebra. CS in Algebra looks like it would be easier to implement as far as implementation first time through but I… --- ## [A Bit About Yourself](https://forum.code.org/t/a-bit-about-yourself/4563)
**Author:** [@josh](https://forum.code.org/u/josh)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 4:22am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/a-bit-about-yourself/4563 "2019-04-10T04:22:54Z")
Through the next year of Professional Learning we'll be working to develop your local cohort of teachers into a community of practice that will allow you to grow and develop as a teacher with the support of your peers. T… --- ## [Extra Practice?](https://forum.code.org/t/extra-practice/26131)
**Author:** [@wilson\_a](https://forum.code.org/u/wilson_a)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/extra-practice/26131 "2019-04-04T21:39:48Z")
I’m using this course with students who have struggled with traditional algebra. I feel like they need extra practice with the concepts in Unit 2 (Evaluation Blocks). How can I provide this on screen (rather than a borin… --- ## [Share your Sandbox Project](https://forum.code.org/t/share-your-sandbox-project/1730)
**Author:** [@josh](https://forum.code.org/u/josh)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/share-your-sandbox-project/1730 "2016-08-25T17:09:09Z")
What word problem will you be bringing to PD for your sandbox project? If you'd like, please also share a link to your completed project so we can see what the finished product looks like! --- ## [Introductions: Meet and greet](https://forum.code.org/t/introductions-meet-and-greet/2175)
**Author:** [@melissa\_jones](https://forum.code.org/u/melissa_jones)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/introductions-meet-and-greet/2175 "2017-07-14T16:51:47Z")
Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the 2015-16 cohort of CS in Algebra teachers. Share your name, school location, and what you teach. Also share your Twitter, LinkedIn or other professional website so we can … --- ## [Transitioning Students](https://forum.code.org/t/transitioning-students/4565)
**Author:** [@josh](https://forum.code.org/u/josh)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/transitioning-students/4565 "2017-07-05T07:10:12Z")
Think about the tricks and techniques that you use to help students transition from concrete arithmetic to abstract algebra. Post some thoughts to the forum, considering: What's worked for you in the past? What do you… --- ## [Difficult Concepts](https://forum.code.org/t/difficult-concepts/4564)
**Author:** [@josh](https://forum.code.org/u/josh)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 5:38am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/difficult-concepts/4564 "2017-07-05T05:38:28Z")
Pick three concepts or habits that students find difficult (for example, “I can’t get my students to check their work when solving word problems”). For each concept or habit, share the way you introduce the idea and talk… --- ## [Code.org - Phase 3 PD: Computer Science Pedagogy #7](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-computer-science-pedagogy-7/144)
**Author:** [@CodeAI](https://forum.code.org/u/CodeAI)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-computer-science-pedagogy-7/144 "2017-02-11T15:57:44Z")
What Strategies will you use? What strategies will you use when facilitating computer science learning in your classroom? Here are some examples: Implement the "Ask 3 and then me" rule in your classroom, which is when… --- ## [Code.org - Phase 3 PD: Course Overview #2](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137)
**Author:** [@CodeAI](https://forum.code.org/u/CodeAI)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2016, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-phase-3-pd-course-overview-2/137 "2016-10-29T13:44:43Z")
Starting the Conversation Through this PD you'll have an opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences with other teachers through our forums. At the bottom of this page you'll see a forum that you can reply to. W… --- ## [Teaching with Puzzles](https://forum.code.org/t/teaching-with-puzzles/798)
**Author:** [@josh](https://forum.code.org/u/josh)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/teaching-with-puzzles/798 "2016-10-15T23:28:52Z")
Which puzzle teaching strategies will you try out with your classes? Do you have other techniques or ideas to share? --- ## [Reflecting on Summer PD](https://forum.code.org/t/reflecting-on-summer-pd/802)
**Author:** [@josh](https://forum.code.org/u/josh)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/reflecting-on-summer-pd/802 "2016-07-20T19:22:15Z")
Take a moment to reflect here on your experience in the Summer PD. What elements of the pedagogy and curriculum do you feel more comfortable with? In which areas do you see a need for growth? What can Code.org, our facil… --- ## [CS Teaching Strategies](https://forum.code.org/t/cs-teaching-strategies/760)
**Author:** [@josh](https://forum.code.org/u/josh)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/cs-teaching-strategies/760 "2016-07-20T18:45:26Z")
Which Computer Science teaching strategies will you try implementing in your classroom? --- ## [Plans for the Future](https://forum.code.org/t/plans-for-the-future/3894)
**Author:** [@josh](https://forum.code.org/u/josh)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2016, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/plans-for-the-future/3894 "2016-07-15T21:03:42Z")
How do you plan to continue growing as a teacher of CS in the future? What curricula will you use, and in which classes will you teach it? --- ## [I am stuck on PD Session 3 Phase 3 #7](https://forum.code.org/t/i-am-stuck-on-pd-session-3-phase-3-7/2414)
**Author:** [@sostrom](https://forum.code.org/u/sostrom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2016, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/i-am-stuck-on-pd-session-3-phase-3-7/2414 "2016-07-15T20:45:38Z")
Hey Super Math GURUs!!! The rocket-man as it does not make sense to go from 1sec to 15 feet and 2 seconds at 45 feet etc. Help!!! --- ## [Ideas for sanbox projects](https://forum.code.org/t/ideas-for-sanbox-projects/1708)
**Author:** [@josh](https://forum.code.org/u/josh)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2016, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ideas-for-sanbox-projects/1708 "2016-07-12T16:23:53Z")
Now that students can create, save, and share projects of their own design, how might you use that in the classroom? Are there word problems already in your curriculum that would lend themselves to programming projects? --- ## [Share your student work!](https://forum.code.org/t/share-your-student-work/3795)
**Author:** [@josh](https://forum.code.org/u/josh)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2016, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/share-your-student-work/3795 "2016-07-09T04:36:09Z")
Now that your first year teaching CS in Algebra is coming to an end, let's celebrate our successes by sharing student work. Find 3-5 (or more) student programs to share here on the forum. For each student program provide… --- ## [Code.org - Computer Science in Algebra PD: Why Computer Science belongs in Algebra #2](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-computer-science-in-algebra-pd-why-computer-science-belongs-in-algebra-2/34)
**Author:** [@CodeAI](https://forum.code.org/u/CodeAI)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-computer-science-in-algebra-pd-why-computer-science-belongs-in-algebra-2/34 "2016-07-06T16:01:33Z")
Why is Algebra so Hard? How do you transition students? Think about the tricks and techniques that you use to help students transition from concrete arithmetic to abstract algebra. Post some thoughts to the forum, cons… --- ## [Http://studio.code.org/s/algebrapd1/stage/3/puzzle/2](https://forum.code.org/t/http-studio-code-org-s-algebrapd1-stage-3-puzzle-2/3911)
**Author:** [@CodeAI](https://forum.code.org/u/CodeAI)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2016, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/http-studio-code-org-s-algebrapd1-stage-3-puzzle-2/3911 "2016-07-05T23:48:43Z")
http://studio.code.org/s/algebrapd1/stage/3/puzzle/2 This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at http://studio.code.org/s/algebraPD1/stage/3/puzzle/2 --- ## [Http://studio.code.org/s/algebrapd1/stage/3/puzzle/1](https://forum.code.org/t/http-studio-code-org-s-algebrapd1-stage-3-puzzle-1/3910)
**Author:** [@CodeAI](https://forum.code.org/u/CodeAI)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2016, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/http-studio-code-org-s-algebrapd1-stage-3-puzzle-1/3910 "2016-07-05T23:35:50Z")
http://studio.code.org/s/algebrapd1/stage/3/puzzle/1 This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at http://studio.code.org/s/algebraPD1/stage/3/puzzle/1 --- ## [Http://studio.code.org/s/algebrapd1/stage/1/puzzle/5](https://forum.code.org/t/http-studio-code-org-s-algebrapd1-stage-1-puzzle-5/3909)
**Author:** [@CodeAI](https://forum.code.org/u/CodeAI)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2016, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/http-studio-code-org-s-algebrapd1-stage-1-puzzle-5/3909 "2016-07-05T00:01:05Z")
http://studio.code.org/s/algebrapd1/stage/1/puzzle/5 This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at http://studio.code.org/s/algebraPD1/stage/1/puzzle/5 --- ## [Stage 3 - How Do You Transition Students?](https://forum.code.org/t/stage-3-how-do-you-transition-students/4490)
**Author:** [@gutive](https://forum.code.org/u/gutive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/stage-3-how-do-you-transition-students/4490 "2016-06-28T17:38:04Z")
Think about the tricks and techniques that you use to help students transition from concrete arithmetic to abstract algebra. • What’s worked for you in the past? o Pneumonic devices and silly stories that help students r… --- ## [Stage 3 - Discussion Topic](https://forum.code.org/t/stage-3-discussion-topic/4489)
**Author:** [@gutive](https://forum.code.org/u/gutive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/stage-3-discussion-topic/4489 "2016-06-28T17:30:41Z")
Breaking down a word problem into smaller steps. I always have them refer to the example problem to see what steps apply to a similar word problem and which steps may be slightly different. Students usually say, “that… --- ## [Stage 3 Article](https://forum.code.org/t/stage-3-article/4488)
**Author:** [@gutive](https://forum.code.org/u/gutive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/stage-3-article/4488 "2016-06-28T17:29:31Z")
• Why does the author argue for caution when teaching students about functions? o The author argues for caution when teaching students about functions because mathematics can be difficult when the content language is not… --- ## [A Bit About Myself](https://forum.code.org/t/a-bit-about-myself/4487)
**Author:** [@gutive](https://forum.code.org/u/gutive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/a-bit-about-myself/4487 "2016-06-28T17:03:08Z")
I teach at Almeria Middle School in the Fontana Unified School District in the City of Fontana, San Bernardino County, California. I am currently the Instructional Support Teacher for Math and I primarily teach Math 180… --- ## [CS in Algebra for a Blind Student](https://forum.code.org/t/cs-in-algebra-for-a-blind-student/4418)
**Author:** [@michael\_galli](https://forum.code.org/u/michael_galli)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/cs-in-algebra-for-a-blind-student/4418 "2016-06-23T17:51:31Z")
Hi everyone, Does anyone have any ideas for a Blind student that will be in the CS in Algebra: Course A this fall. The mother is adamant that her child gets every opportunity that the other students get. Any ideas would… --- ## [Code.org - Computer Science in Algebra PD: Teacher Introduction](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-computer-science-in-algebra-pd-teacher-introduction/36)
**Author:** [@CodeAI](https://forum.code.org/u/CodeAI)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-computer-science-in-algebra-pd-teacher-introduction/36 "2016-06-20T03:28:46Z")
Now let's get to know you Through the next year of PD we'll be working to develop your local cohort of teachers into a community of practice that will allow you to grow and develop as a teacher with the support of your… --- ## [Bug fixes and updates to Code Studio](https://forum.code.org/t/bug-fixes-and-updates-to-code-studio/1522)
**Author:** [@melissa\_jones](https://forum.code.org/u/melissa_jones)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/bug-fixes-and-updates-to-code-studio/1522 "2016-06-06T18:54:59Z")
Code.org’s CS in Algebra team spent the summer training hundreds of educators across the nation on how to integrate computer science into middle school algebra curricula using Code Studio. Throughout the trainings, we re… [Next page](https://forum.code.org/c/cs-in-algebra/10.md?page=1)