Friday, April 27, 2012: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Franklin Hall 9/10 (Marriott Downtown)
Lead Speaker:
Lorraine M. Males
Co-Speaker:
Nicholas J. Gilbertson
Explore the benefits of using dynamic computer simulations to encourage reasoning and sense-making in length and area measurement.Work with simulations that highlight important conceptual ideas. Focus on how simulations help promote discussion that can lead to a robust understanding of measurement.
Presentation Format: 3-5 Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: PreK to 2, 3 to 5