Abstract We relate studies of algebraic thinking in elementary school (grades K–5, ages five to 10) to current mathematics standards in the United States. Classroom research increasingly paints a promising picture of the potential of young students to learn to think algebraically. This confirms the overall judgment behind recommendations to create a K–12 algebra strand (for ages five to 17) but leaves a host of challenges regarding the implementation of algebraic thinking activities in classrooms and, more generally, to the preparation of teachers.

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K到5年级的早期代数思维和美国数学标准/美国小学教育（6-12岁）的早期代数思维和数学标准

摘要我们将小学（5至5年级，5至10岁）的代数思维研究与美国当前的数学标准联系起来。课堂研究越来越多地描绘了年轻学生学习代数思维潜力的前景。这证实了创建K – 12代数链（5至17岁）的建议背后的总体判断，但在课堂上实施代数思维活动，以及更普遍地为教师的培养提出了许多挑战。