National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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398- Function Composition without Confusion: A Geometric Approach with Sketchpad® 5

Friday, April 27, 2012: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Salon H (Marriott Downtown)
Lead Speaker:
Scott Steketee


Students have trouble making sense of function composition. By combining a geometric approach with the usual symbolic one, students can define two functions, vary and trace their variables, compose them, and create striking visual representations to clarify this crucial concept. Receive ready-to-use Sketchpad demonstrations and activities.

Presentation Format: 9-12 Session
Grade Band Audience: Preservice and Inservice, 9 to 12

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