Friday, April 15, 2011: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
140 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Ann Marie Spinelli
Co-Speaker:
M. Katherine Gavin
Students may remember a2 + b2 = c2, but often forget what it means or know when to apply it. Explore a fun, hands-on approach that encourages metacognitive reasoning and builds a deep understanding of the Pythagorean theorem. Using inductive and deductive reasoning, these field-tested activities will bring out the real mathematician in your students.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8