National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

602- Before Learning Invert-Multiplication

Friday, April 27, 2012: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
204 B (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Hsing-Wen Hu
Co-speakers:
Rong-Ji Chen and Cheng-Yao Lin


Teaching fractions division with a common-denominator algorithm has proved to be a better transitional process for students before they learn the invert-multiplication algorithm. The speakers will demonstrate the model-strategy-application with Smart Math tools and explain how to use a common-denominator algorithm to help students learn fractions division.

Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8

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