Thursday, April 14, 2011: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
White River Ballroom C/D (JW Marriott)
Lead Speaker:
Angela Moreman
How does establishing a safe, thoughtful atmosphere contribute to mathematical discourse? What sets the stage for effective informal questioning? Leave with ideas for establishing a classroom where students are excited to explore and communicate about mathematics. Examine some effective informal quesitons and questioning techniques for middle school mathematics topics of your choice.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8