How to teach set theory to freshmen in New York State

For the rest of this vacation week, I will be posting a series of entries related to set theory, and how might teach it in New York State.

Quick background: Some basic set theory is in the Integrated Algebra curriculum. (new, last year). There had been no set theory in New York State high school math for at least a full generation previous.

Posts may include:

• some set theory basics
• what’s actually in the NY State standards? what’s shown up on the 3 Integrated Algebra Regents exams so far?
• Problems of vocabulary
• Teaching topics vs teaching a unit
• A suggested unit
• Not allowing set theory to be “stand alone” – creating links in other parts of the curriculum
• Some extra topics
• problem solving related to sets
• thoughts about professional development and set theory

Here are some previous posts related to teaching set theory: