Friday, April 27, 2012: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Franklin Hall 5 (Marriott Downtown)
Lead Speaker:
Debi DePaul
Co-speakers:
Anne Swant
and
Courtney Nelson
Why do many "successful" elementary school students have so much difficulty with formal algebra? How can we diagnose common misconceptions that many children develop regarding number and operations? Reveal "cracks" in students’ thinking that may keeping them from understanding algebra. Discover one district’s plan to fill those cracks.
Presentation Format: Preservice and In-Service Session
Grade Band Audience: Preservice and Inservice